Identifying the integration points in an architecture by using the Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture

Cybersecurity architects must have a strong foundation in the design and integration of security across multiple environments. As is the case with any design, there is planning that is necessary at the beginning before any formal architecture can be created and performed. The cybersecurity architect must understand the current environment and how the various components of that environment interact and integrate. This includes the current controls that are in place and how they are used.

Cybersecurity architects will be involved in the design of security architectures based on best practices and security frameworks, as well as existing company environments. You may be asked to retrofit security controls from an on-premises environment to cloud environments that are part of a company’s journey to the cloud. This requires a broad understanding of not just Microsoft...