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Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook

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Product type Book
Published in Mar 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803235844
Pages 494 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Author (1):
Lester Nichols Lester Nichols
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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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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface 1. Part 1:Foundations
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 19. Other Books You May Enjoy

Why get certified?

As you can see from the previous section, the certification landscape can be daunting, and the list of certifications referenced and highlighted only scratches the surface of what is potentially an option. As a hiring manager for several companies and agencies, while I have hired personnel with certifications, there have been times that I chose someone without. At times, it was experience or capabilities that trumped the certifications.

Certifications can provide valuable benefits but should not be the sole focus for cybersecurity architects and aspiring professionals. Here are some key points on the merits and limitations of certifications.

The benefits of certifications are as follows:

  • Validation of knowledge: Certifications test and validate comprehension of key concepts, tools, and best practices. They provide foreknowledge, as Sun Tzu emphasized.
  • Career advancement: Certifications can improve prospects for promotions, leadership roles, and...
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Authors (1)

Profile icon Lester Nichols
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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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