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@article{180173,
        author = {Pavan Lakshminarayana Shetty},
        title = {Securing the Future: The Role of AI in Cybersecurity for Smart IT Infrastructure and Cloud Networking},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {932-934},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180173},
        abstract = {As enterprises accelerate digital transformation, they are increasingly integrating smart IT infrastructure and cloud-native solutions. This shift creates more agile and scalable business environments but also brings a growing number of security vulnerabilities. The traditional perimeter-based defense model is insufficient for today’s distributed and dynamic infrastructures. Instead, cybersecurity must become intelligent, adaptive, and proactive. This paper provides an in-depth exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping modern cybersecurity paradigms, emphasizing its role in transforming reactive defense models into proactive, intelligent, and automated systems. Additionally, it highlights the emergence and growing traction of AI-Driven Deception Technology as a cutting-edge innovation that addresses evolving threats with unparalleled efficacy. Furthermore, we introduce the concept of autonomous security orchestration and discuss future challenges in AI governance for cybersecurity.},
        keywords = {AI in Cybersecurity, Smart IT Infrastructure, Cloud Networking, AI-Driven Deception Technology, Zero Trust Security, Behavioral Analytics, Autonomous Security Orchestration, AI Governance.},
        month = {June},
        }