The Role of Information Technology in Shaping Cybersecurity Policies and Threat Mitigation Strategies in Critical Infrastructures

Marcos Fernando

Authors

Marcos Fernando Cyber Threat Intelligence, Brazil Author

Keywords:

Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure, Information Technology, Threat Mitigation, Policy, Industrial Control Systems, SIEM, SCADA, Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence

Abstract

The increasing complexity and digitization of critical infrastructures (CIs) have rendered them vulnerable to a wide range of cyber threats. This paper explores how Information Technology (IT) serves as both a tool and a target in cybersecurity policy formulation and threat mitigation. By analyzing historical developments, key frameworks, and real-world applications, we uncover how IT underpins resilience-building in CIs. The study emphasizes IT’s evolving role from passive support to active orchestration in national cybersecurity strategies.

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