INTEGRATING CYBERSECURITY PRACTICES IN IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

The always-present threat of cyberattacks forces organizations to focus on cybersecurity within their IT project management processes. This mixed-methods study researches how IT projects coordinate cybersecurity, investigating the difficulties confronted and best practices utilized by project directors. Quantitative data from surveys and project management metrics explore the relationship between network safety rehearses and task achievement rates. This data also examines the relationship between the degree of cybersecurity preparation for project teams and the number of security incidents during project lifecycles. Qualitative insights gathered from interviews with IT project managers and cybersecurity experts identify recurring themes and potential areas for improvement, such as communication gaps or resource limitations. This research addresses the integration of cybersecurity practices in business projects, the impact of cybersecurity training on security incidents, challenges faced by IT project managers, and best practices for effective cybersecurity integration.