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Published inMar 2024
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Lester Nichols
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Lester Nichols

Lester E. Nichols III currently resides in North Texas and is the Director Security Architecture/VP Cybersecurity Operations at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Previous experience includes the Director of IT Infrastructure and Security for a development company, SOC oversight manager/Senior Infrastructure Officer within DHS and previous experience in Local/Federal/DoD/financial sectors. Lester has post graduate education with a Master's of Science Degree in Information Assurance from Norwich University, the oldest private military school in the United States, and multiple industry certifications including CISSP and SANS certs, as well as others. Lester is also a contributing author to the Computer Security Handbook 5th-6th Editions by Wiley Press.
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The architecture life cycle represents a structured framework that guides the design, implementation, and evolution of technology solutions. It provides a vital sequence of stages progressing from initial conceptualization to final deployment and beyond. By methodically following this life cycle, architects can develop tailored solutions that fulfill complex requirements while upholding security. The initial phases focus on gathering comprehensive requirements, drafting high-level models, and creating detailed technical designs. The middle stages encompass solution development, rigorous testing, and validation. The final phases involve secure deployment and ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and enhancement. Each stage necessitates integrating appropriate security controls and compliance measures. Through step-by-step progression across the architecture life cycle, practitioners can craft innovative yet resilient technical realities from conception to implementation. A structured...

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Lester E. Nichols III currently resides in North Texas and is the Director Security Architecture/VP Cybersecurity Operations at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Previous experience includes the Director of IT Infrastructure and Security for a development company, SOC oversight manager/Senior Infrastructure Officer within DHS and previous experience in Local/Federal/DoD/financial sectors. Lester has post graduate education with a Master's of Science Degree in Information Assurance from Norwich University, the oldest private military school in the United States, and multiple industry certifications including CISSP and SANS certs, as well as others. Lester is also a contributing author to the Computer Security Handbook 5th-6th Editions by Wiley Press.
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