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Reseach Article

The Strategic Role of Monitoring in Modern Critical Infrastructure Management

by Ferenc Bálint
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Number 8
Year of Publication: 2025
Authors: Ferenc Bálint
10.5120/ijca2025925057

Ferenc Bálint . The Strategic Role of Monitoring in Modern Critical Infrastructure Management. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 8 ( May 2025), 60-65. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925057

@article{ 10.5120/ijca2025925057,
author = { Ferenc Bálint },
title = { The Strategic Role of Monitoring in Modern Critical Infrastructure Management },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { May 2025 },
volume = { 187 },
number = { 8 },
month = { May },
year = { 2025 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 60-65 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume187/number8/the-strategic-role-of-monitoring-in-modern-critical-infrastructure-management/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2025925057 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
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%A Ferenc Bálint
%T The Strategic Role of Monitoring in Modern Critical Infrastructure Management
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%@ 0975-8887
%V 187
%N 8
%P 60-65
%D 2025
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

In today’s interconnected world, effective infrastructure monitoring tools are essential for maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of IT systems. Advanced monitoring techniques have played a key role in enhancing IT security and operational efficiency, especially as infrastructures grow more complex and cyber threats intensify. This article explores the evolution of monitoring solutions, from traditional methods to today’s sophisticated, AI-powered tools.Core IT monitoring technologies - such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Information Monitoring (SIM), Application Performance Management (APM), and system and network monitoring - form a comprehensive framework for overseeing both security and performance. These tools have evolved to detect threats, automate responses, and maintain system reliability across industries.Recent advancements include the integration of automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), enabling predictive threat detection, anomaly recognition, and automated mitigation. These AI-driven capabilities improve efficiency, reduce false positives, and strengthen the overall security and performance of critical systems.With the increasing demands of real-time data analysis and rapidly evolving cyber threats, integrated monitoring solutions are vital for proactive risk management. By combining SIEM, SIM, APM, and AI technologies, organizations can enhance their security posture and ensure the resilience of critical infrastructure in a dynamic digital environment.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

AI application cloud infrastructure cybersecurity tool monitoring performance