As redes segregadas de TI para o desenvolvimento de projetos estratégicos de engenharia: os desafios para atualização e evolução dos seus ativos e a manutenção da proteção cibernética

Abstract

Segregated Information Technology (IT) networks are essential in computing environments that require a high level of security and efficiency, such as for the development of strategic engineering projects, where large-scale and highly sensitive digital documents and information are produced, inserted, processed, stored and transmitted and, if disclosed or accessed improperly, could cause significant damage to the organization or individuals involved. This information requires rigorous protection measures to ensure its confidentiality, integrity and availability. The implementation of cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection systems, active network monitoring, vulnerability testing of applications and systems, physical access control to devices, management and monitoring of access to information and data backup and recovery routines are essential to protect sensitive information against attacks and to recover from cyber incidents, and are a critical aspect in project management, especially in strategic areas, where the implementation of robust security practices is essential to mitigate risks and ensure data integrity. However, the updating and evolution of IT assets in segregated networks presents several challenges, mainly in relation to the updating of infrastructure, which includes the updating of hardware and software, which can be complex and costly, and technological evolution, which requires complex adaptability and scalability from segregated networks, as it requires improved strategic planning and continuous investments, and which directly impacts their level of cyber protection, making maintaining cyber security in this type of environment a constant challenge. Therefore, research was carried out in books, scientific articles, academic papers and governmental and non-governmental documents, seeking to understand the complexity and challenges that the adoption of segregated IT networks implies and how a strategic and integrated approach can ensure that this type of technological solution supports the objectives and meets the needs of the strategic project, in addition to protecting the organization's assets.