What the Business Pros Know

Tech Strategies to Grow Your Business

August 6, 2024

Andrew Gilstrap

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the resilience of an organization’s IT infrastructure is foundational to its success. As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive their operations, the need for robust systems capable of withstanding various challenges becomes paramount. Moreover, with the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, staying ahead of cybersecurity trends is essential to safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining business continuity.

A resilient IT infrastructure not only ensures smooth operations but also defends against unforeseen disruptions, such as cyber-attacks, natural disasters, or system failures. When an event of this magnitude does occur, organizations want to know their system is designed to withstand and quickly recover from unplanned disruptions. The following strategies are just some of the characteristics of a resilient IT infrastructure:

Redundancy
Fault Tolerance
Scalability
High Availability
Data Protection and Backup
Security
Monitoring and Alerting
Geographic Diversity

By incorporating these elements into the IT infrastructure design and operations, organizations can ensure their systems are resilient enough to withstand a wide range of challenges and maintain continuity of operations. Unfortunately, with cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and pervasive than ever before, organizations must stay vigilant and proactive in adapting to emerging cybersecurity trends such as:

Zero Trust Architecture: Traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Zero Trust Architecture advocates for the principle of “never trust, always verify,” whereby access to resources is granted based on strict verification criteria.

AI-Powered Threat Detection: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies can analyze vast amounts of data to identify behavior patterns indicative of potential security threats, enabling proactive threat mitigation.

Cloud Security: Cloud security solutions encompass a range of measures, including data encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and secure configuration management, to protect data and applications hosted in the cloud from cyber threats.

Ransomware and Extortion Attacks: Cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated tactics where sensitive data is exfiltrated before encryption, to maximize their leverage.

Supply Chain Security: Supply chain attacks, where threat actors target third-party vendors to infiltrate the primary target’s network, have surged in recent years, highlighting the need for enhanced supply chain risk management practices.

IoT Security: Many IoT devices lack robust security features, making them vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors. Securing IoT ecosystems requires comprehensive strategies, including device authentication, encryption, and regular software updates.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements not only mitigates legal risks but also helps strengthen overall cybersecurity posture by promoting best practices in data protection and privacy.

Staying abreast of these emerging cybersecurity trends and implementing proactive measures to address evolving threats, organizations can bolster their defenses and safeguard against potential security breaches. But how can IT professionals and enterprise leadership stay up to date on these evolving trends?

GFI Digital is a proven leader in technology solutions design, procurement, implementation, and support. Our local team of solutions engineers and architects are here to help with all your data center, networking, security, application, collaboration, and hardware needs. If you are looking for a proven leader in technology, GFI Digital is a partner you can trust.

From ransomware attacks to data breaches, the threat landscape continues to evolve, demanding innovative strategies and robust defenses for all your systems. GFI Digital can help support your evolving technology needs, including design, spec, procurement, implementation, and support of your critical infrastructure needs.

Andrew Gilstrap

Andrew graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Prior to joining the GFI Digital team, Andrew was Director of Operations for Sangita Capital Partners. Andrew came to GFI Digital in the summer of 2016 with over eight years of sales and management experience. He spent three years as a sales manager in St. Louis, 5 years as Managing Director in Kansas City, and was recently promoted to Vice President.