Understanding the role and environment
As quoted from Sun Tzu’s Art of War at the beginning of this chapter, it is crucial to comprehend your role as the cybersecurity architect and the people or teams you will work with. While the quote is about how to be a successful military leader, the same concepts can be applied to be successful in your career and role the cybersecurity architect plays a vital role in maintaining a strong security posture for an organization, protecting sensitive information, and reducing the risk of cyber attacks. They are essential in today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats continue to evolve and pose significant challenges to businesses and individuals alike. It is also important to understand that the cybersecurity architect interacts with all levels of an organization, and must be able to drive the same passion and commitment in both big projects and little tasks. The cybersecurity architect needs to be the person who can maintain visibility...