Journal of African Development

The digital revolution has brought about a profound shift in today's business operations, making them more dependent on interdependent digital infrastructures, cloud-based systems, artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies. These innovations boost operational efficiency and business performance, however, they also introduce new and heightened cyber risks like ransomware attacks, phishing, insider risk, data breaches and cloud vulnerabilities. The purpose of this research paper is to explore how the digital business organization manages its cybersecurity activities and practices to safeguard digital assets, ensure operational continuity, and ensure information security. The study examines key cybersecurity frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, and Zero Trust Architecture, and their contribution to enhancing governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The paper also highlights the significance of access control systems, encryption technologies, employee awareness initiatives, incident response planning, and AI-powered threat detection mechanisms in enhancing an organization's cybersecurity resilience. Furthermore, the study examines the new cybersecurity issues posed by cloud systems, IoT systems, attacks using artificial intelligence and remote working infrastructures. The results suggest that a comprehensive strategy for cybersecurity management should encompass technological advancements, proactive risk management, and staff education efforts, as well as ongoing monitoring practices. The study concludes that organizations need to keep their cybersecurity policies and procedures up to date and have flexibility in their security policies to respond to changing threats in order to ensure a secure digital business