You're reading from Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook An end-to-end guide to implementing and maintaining robust security architecture

Product type Paperback

Published in Mar 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781803235844

Length 494 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Concepts

Cybersecurity

Author (1):

Lester Nichols

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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1:Foundations FREE CHAPTER

2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

3. Chapter 2: Cybersecurity Foundation

4. Chapter 3: What Is a Cybersecurity Architect and What Are Their Responsibilities?

5. Part 2: Pathways

6. Chapter 4: Cybersecurity Architecture Principles, Design, and Analysis

7. Chapter 5: Threat, Risk, and Governance Considerations as an Architect

8. Chapter 6: Documentation as a Cybersecurity Architect – Valuable Resources and Guidance for a Cybersecurity Architect Role

9. Chapter 7: Entry-Level- to-Architect Roadmap

10. Chapter 8: The Certification Dilemma

11. Part 3: Advancements

12. Chapter 9: Decluttering the Toolset – Part 1

13. Chapter 10: Decluttering the Toolset – Part 2

14. Chapter 11: Best Practices

15. Chapter 12: Being Adaptable as a Cybersecurity Architect

16. Chapter 13: Architecture Considerations – Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies – Part 1

17. Chapter 14: Architecture Considerations – Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies – Part 2

18. Index

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Why get certified?

As you can see from the previous section, the certification landscape can be daunting, and the list of certifications referenced and highlighted only scratches the surface of what is potentially an option. As a hiring manager for several companies and agencies, while I have hired personnel with certifications, there have been times that I chose someone without. At times, it was experience or capabilities that trumped the certifications.

Certifications can provide valuable benefits but should not be the sole focus for cybersecurity architects and aspiring professionals. Here are some key points on the merits and limitations of certifications.

The benefits of certifications are as follows:

Validation of knowledge: Certifications test and validate comprehension of key concepts, tools, and best practices. They provide foreknowledge, as Sun Tzu emphasized.
Career advancement: Certifications can improve prospects for promotions, leadership roles, and...