Cybersecurity Foundation

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

– Sun Tzu

Building upon the introduction provided in Chapter 1, this chapter delves deeper into the foundational aspects of cybersecurity architecture. It explores key areas that a cybersecurity architect must address and understand concerning the business and operational teams. While the content provided is introductory, it serves as a springboard for future discussions on the cybersecurity career path and the specialization options that are available to aspiring cybersecurity architects.

As quoted from Sun Tzu’s Art of War at the beginning of this chapter, it is crucial to comprehend your environment and the potential threats posed by both internal and external...