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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Summary

In this chapter, we discussed some of the foundational concepts around cybersecurity. This included a brief discussion that provided insights into various aspects of cybersecurity. It aimed to ensure that individuals entering into or starting a career can understand the content around the topics covered.

Highlighting the exponential growth expected in the cybersecurity field, making it an attractive career choice with numerous job opportunities, it emphasized the importance of building a strong foundation in cybersecurity and provided additional resources for further learning. The chapter delved into essential areas such as the following:

Cybersecurity basics: It explored the definition of cybersecurity and its significance in today’s interconnected world. This highlighted how individuals encounter cybersecurity concepts in their daily lives, emphasizing the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals.
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