Cybersecurity in the Age of Digital Acceleration: Navigating Risks and Strategies in the Post- Pandemic World

The rapid acceleration of digitalization due to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reshaped cybersecurity dynamics. This study examines the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the post-pandemic era, highlighting its critical role in digital transformation. The research explores cybersecurity's impact on business resilience, digital risk management, and the effectiveness of cybersecurity training and AI-driven security solutions. A structured literature review using the TCCM (Theory, Context, Characteristics, and Methodology) method is conducted. Relevant studies published between 2019, and May 2025 are analyzed using a systematic approach, including keyword searches across Scopus, EBSCO, ProQuest, and ScienceDirect. The inclusion criteria focused on cybersecurity's role in business digitalization, excluding studies on technical architectures and protocols. The study categorizes 36 key cybersecurity enablers into six thematic clusters, offering a structured taxonomy aligned with technological, organizational, and human-centric domains. It emphasizes emerging trends such as AI-driven threat detection, proactive security strategies, and integrated cybersecurity approaches for digital transformation and healthcare privacy. The findings emphasize the urgent need for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity as a core component of digital transformation. The study provides insights for policymakers, business leaders, and IT professionals on adopting holistic cybersecurity strategies to mitigate emerging threats. It also calls for enhanced cybersecurity governance, investment in cybersecurity training, and stronger regulatory frameworks. This research contributes to the existing literature by systematically analyzing post-pandemic cybersecurity challenges through the lens of digital transformation. Unlike previous studies that focus solely on cyber threats, this study integrates cybersecurity with business strategy, AI adoption, and managerial decision-making, offering a multidisciplinary perspective.