• Kumar Shukla
• Shashikant Tank

: In recent years, the proliferation of ransomware attacks and emerging cybersecurity threats has posed significant challenges to critical infrastructure worldwide. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity measures aimed at safeguarding infrastructure from such threats. It explores the evolving landscape of ransomware attacks, including their sophisticated tactics and techniques, and discusses the potential impact on various sectors such as healthcare, finance, energy, and transportation. Furthermore, the paper delves into proactive defense strategies, including threat intelligence sharing, vulnerability management, network segmentation, and user awareness training. Additionally, it examines the role of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain in augmenting cybersecurity defences. Through a multi-layered approach encompassing prevention, detection, and response capabilities, organizations can effectively mitigate the risks posed by ransomware and emerging threats, ensuring the resilience and continuity of critical infrastructure operations.

Cybersecurity, Ransomware, Infrastructure Protection, Emerging Threats, Defense Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain

"CYBERSECURITY MEASURES FOR SAFEGUARDING INFRASTRUCTURE FROM RANSOMWARE AND EMERGING THREATS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.i229-i235, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405830.pdf

"CYBERSECURITY MEASURES FOR SAFEGUARDING INFRASTRUCTURE FROM RANSOMWARE AND EMERGING THREATS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppi229-i235, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405830.pdf