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Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook
Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook

Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook: An end-to-end guide to implementing and maintaining robust security architecture

By Lester Nichols
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Publication date : Mar 29, 2024
Length 494 pages
Edition : 1st Edition
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781803235844
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Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook

Part 1:Foundations

Cybersecurity architecture requires a fusion of strategic perspective and technical detail. Before exploring the specifics of implementation, establishing core foundations proves essential.

This opening part of the book focuses on orienting you with fundamental concepts, principles, and domains underpinning effective cybersecurity architecture. Chapter 1 provides an accessible overview of key cybersecurity basics, positioning why security matters across increasingly interconnected technology landscapes.

Chapter 2 delves deeper into foundational areas including access controls, network security, cryptography, and risk management. Practical examples illustrate how each contributes to multilayered protection.

With core building blocks in place, Chapter 3 delineates what distinguishes the cybersecurity architect role and its responsibilities. It explores the synergies and trade-offs between security strategies and business objectives that architects must balance.

Together, these chapters equip you with baseline security knowledge and clarify the architect’s role. By grounding discussions in principles and context, the foundations prepare you to explore pathways to grow architectures strategically in alignment with organizational needs. Even those already familiar will benefit from the concise refresher this part provides on the essential concepts underpinning the latest frameworks, controls, and best practices.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Chapter 2, Cybersecurity Foundation
  • Chapter 3, What Is a Cybersecurity Architect and What Are Their Responsibilities?
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Key benefits

  • Gain insights into the cybersecurity architect role and master key skills to excel in it
  • Acquire a diverse skill set for becoming a cybersecurity architect through up-to-date, practical examples
  • Discover valuable tips and best practices to launch your career in cybersecurity
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

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Stepping into the role of a Cybersecurity Architect (CSA) is no mean feat, as it requires both upskilling and a fundamental shift in the way you view cybersecurity altogether. Cybersecurity Architect’s Handbook is an all-encompassing guide, introducing the essential skills for aspiring CSAs, outlining a path for cybersecurity engineers and newcomers to evolve into architects, and sharing best practices to enhance the skills of existing CSAs. Following a brief introduction to the role and foundational concepts, this book will help you understand the day-to-day challenges faced by CSAs, supported by practical examples. You'll gain insights into assessing and improving your organization’s security posture, concerning system, hardware, and software security. You'll also get to grips with setting user and system policies and protocols through effective monitoring and enforcement, along with understanding countermeasures that protect the system from unauthorized access attempts. To prepare you for the road ahead and augment your existing skills, the book provides invaluable tips and practices that will contribute to your success as a CSA. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to take up the CSA role and execute robust security solutions.

What you will learn

Get to grips with the foundational concepts and basics of cybersecurity Understand cybersecurity architecture principles through scenario-based examples Navigate the certification landscape and understand key considerations for getting certified Implement zero-trust authentication with practical examples and best practices Find out how to choose commercial and open source tools Address architecture challenges, focusing on mitigating threats and organizational governance

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Publication date : Mar 29, 2024
Length 494 pages
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Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781803235844
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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Preface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 1:Foundations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Cybersecurity Foundation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: What Is a Cybersecurity Architect and What Are Their Responsibilities? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Pathways Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Cybersecurity Architecture Principles, Design, and Analysis Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Threat, Risk, and Governance Considerations as an Architect Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Documentation as a Cybersecurity Architect – Valuable Resources and Guidance for a Cybersecurity Architect Role Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Entry-Level- to-Architect Roadmap Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: The Certification Dilemma Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Advancements Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Decluttering the Toolset – Part 1 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Decluttering the Toolset – Part 2 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Best Practices Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Being Adaptable as a Cybersecurity Architect Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Architecture Considerations – Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies – Part 1 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Architecture Considerations – Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies – Part 2 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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