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International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD)
Special Issue on Emerging Trends and Innovations in Web-Based Applications and Technologies
Available Online: www.ijtsrd.com e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470

Enhancing Critical Infrastructure Protection: A Study on
InfraGuards Real-Time Threat Detection and Mitigation

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Pratik Ahir , Shweta Wase , Ramija Dudhaknoj , Prof. Anupam Chaube
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1,2,3,4 Department of Science and Technology,
1,2,3 G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
4 G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT new vulnerabilities arise, necessitating the need to develop
Corporate infrastructures are vital for the national security, strategies that can be used to effectively detect and mitigate
economic stability, and safety of the public. The leading threats. A leading-edge security solution, InfraGuard
cybersecurity initiative, InfraGuard, aims at protecting the provides real-time detection and mitigation capabilities for
critical infrastructure by offering real-time threat detection threats. The proposed work would study how effective
and mitigating with new advances with respect to cyber InfraGuard is for improving critical infrastructure protection.
threats-as also in terms of their corresponding adaptation II.
to the private and public sector-as well as in terms of how RELATED WORK
InfraGuard is a partnership between the FBI and more than
technology facilitates collaboration and advances threat
intelligence. The central thesis of the paper is the 30,000 private sector entities across multiple industries such
examination of the technological frameworks, operational as energy, water, finance, telecommunications, and
transportation. InfraGuard was formed in 1996 with the
mechanisms, and the effectiveness of InfraGuard in
enhancing infrastructure resilience against cyber threats. purpose of establishing a communication interface between
government bodies and the private sector, allowing them to

share essential cybersecurity information for preventing and
KEYWORDS: Critical Infrastructure Protection, InfraGuard, responding to threats.
Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Real-Time Monitoring,
Mitigation, Public-Private Partnership, National Security The features of InfraGuard include:
Real-Time Threat Intelligence : Ongoing monitoring and
I. INTRODUCTION sharing of cyber threat information.
Critical infrastructures, such as power grids, water systems,  Incident Response and Mitigation: Collaborative effort in
telecommunications, and transportation networks, are mitigating potential threats.
essential to the functioning of society. Although cyberattacks  Training and Awareness Programs: Educating the
have been increasing in frequency and level of sophistication organizations on cybersecurity best practices.
against infrastructure, effective and real-time protections are InfraGuard's operations are supported by local chapters,
imperative. In this regard, *InfraGuard*, a program where each chapter will offer specific services and support to
developed by the FBI, performs a critical function in its members.
protecting infrastructure by promoting cooperation between III.
government agencies and private sector entities. PROPOSED WORK
The main objectives of this proposed work are as follows:
This paper intends to analyze how InfraGuard's real-time 1. To assess the effectiveness of InfraGuard's real-time
threat detection and mitigation strategies improve the threat detection capabilities in identifying potential
protection of critical infrastructure and contribute to security threats to critical infrastructure.
national cybersecurity resilience. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of InfraGuard's
countermeasures in responding to threats detected.
It has been a great concern for the security of nations and
their economic stability to protect the critical infrastructure. 3. To analyze the effect of InfraGuard on the security
As the need for interconnected systems and networks grows, posture of critical infrastructure as a whole.

Fig 2. Components of detection and mitigation

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