Enhancing Enterprise Cyber Resilience through Intelligent API Security and Cloud Native Infrastructure Optimization
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15662/IJEETR.2021.0302006Keywords:
Enterprise cyber resilience, Intelligent API security, Cloud-native infrastructure, DevSecOps, Zero Trust Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, API protection, Kubernetes security, Cloud security, Threat detection, Infrastructure optimization, Security automation, Digital transformation, Cybersecurity resilienceAbstract
Enterprise digital transformation has accelerated the adoption of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), enabling organizations to achieve greater scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency. However, this transformation has also expanded the cyber threat landscape, exposing enterprises to increasingly sophisticated attacks targeting APIs, containers, Kubernetes environments, and cloud infrastructures. Traditional perimeter-based security approaches are insufficient in addressing these evolving risks because cloud-native ecosystems are dynamic, distributed, and highly interconnected. This study examines how intelligent API security combined with cloud-native infrastructure optimization enhances enterprise cyber resilience by improving threat detection, reducing attack surfaces, and ensuring continuous business operations. The research explores the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, behavioral analytics, zero trust architecture, automated security monitoring, and infrastructure optimization strategies to strengthen organizational cybersecurity capabilities. It further investigates the role of DevSecOps practices, security automation, and continuous compliance in protecting modern enterprise environments while maintaining operational performance. Using a qualitative review of recent scholarly literature and industry best practices, the study identifies critical success factors for implementing resilient cloud-native security frameworks. The findings indicate that intelligent API protection and optimized cloud-native infrastructure significantly improve enterprise resilience by enabling proactive threat prevention, rapid incident response, regulatory compliance, and sustainable digital innovation in increasingly complex technological ecosystems
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