Digital Immune System – Principles and Practices (eng)

Equip yourself with the knowledge to build a resilient digital infrastructure by understanding how the digital immune system leverages advanced technologies to proactively defend against cyber threats.

The concept of the digital immune system represents a significant advancement in cybersecurity, reflecting the industry’s shift toward more intelligent and adaptive defense mechanisms. Drawing inspiration from biological immune systems, the digital immune system offers a solution that naturally adapts and responds to evolving threats. This book explores this evolving landscape, focusing on the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to build resilient digital infrastructures. It delves into how these technologies can create a self-sustaining ecosystem that detects, responds to, and mitigates cyber threats in real-time and highlights the significance of predictive analytics and behavioral analysis in identifying potential threats before they materialize. Through case studies and real-world examples, the book demonstrates how organizations have successfully implemented digital immune systems to protect their assets and maintain operational integrity in an increasingly hostile digital environment. Additionally, the book addresses the challenges and ethical considerations involved in deploying a digital immune system. It discusses the balance between security and privacy, the potential for false positives, and the need for transparency in automated decision-making processes. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and prospects of digital immunity, the book serves as a crucial resource for cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the next-generation of digital defense mechanisms.

Readers will find the book: Introduces the emergence of the digital immune system; Discusses different applications of the digital immune system across various industries; Comprehensively covers the fundamentals of the digital immune system for different domains, presenting state-of the-art analysis and real-world case studies; Examines the importance of a proactive approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for organizations to move beyond traditional reactive measures.

Audience

Research scholars in computer science and AI, IT professionals, network administrators, cybersecurity and blockchain technology experts, engineering students and government research agencies looking to the future of cybersecurity.

Sujata Priyambada Dash, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. She has published one edited book, several book chapters, and numerous articles in international journals and conferences.

Vaibhav Mishra, PhD is an Associate Professor at the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He has published research articles in international journals of repute and edited books on blockchain, AI, and machine learning.

Bijeta Shaw, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Operations and IT Department at ICFAI Business School Hyderabad, Telangana, India. She has authored numerous research articles in international journals and coordinated conferences.

Sandeep Kumar Panda, PhD is a Professor and the Associate Dean in the School of Science and Technology at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He has published six edited books, several book chapters, and more than 80 articles in international journals and conferences.

S. Balamurugan, PhD is the Director of Research and Development at Intelligent Research Consultancy Services. He has published about 50 books, more than 300 articles in international journals and conferences, and 55 patents.