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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Certification considerations

Certification considerations can vary substantially for cybersecurity architects across different industries, government entities, and individual career goals. It’s important to carefully evaluate potential certifications based on your specific circumstances. Here are some examples to illustrate the factors that can influence certification decisions.

Industry variations

When evaluating which certifications to pursue, cybersecurity architects must carefully consider variations across industries. Different business sectors often have specific certification needs and preferences based on their operating environments and requirements:

In cloud computing: AWS certifications such as Cloud Security – Specialty and Azure certifications such as Security Engineer Associate are highly sought after. These validate expertise in proprietary cloud security tools.
In banking/finance: Certifications such as CISA, CISM, and CISSP that cover...