Nichols Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook

An end-to-end guide to implementing and maintaining robust security architecture
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-80323-989-7
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 494 Seiten

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nichols, Lester

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung Verteilte Systeme (Netzwerke)
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit Kryptographie, Datenverschlüsselung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Systemverwaltung & Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Table of Contents - Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Foundation
- What Is a Cybersecurity Architect and What Are Their Responsibilities?
- Cybersecurity Architecture Principles, Design, and Analysis
- Threat, Risk, and Governance Considerations as an Architect
- Documentation as a Cybersecurity Architect – Valuable Resources and Guidance for a Cybersecurity Architect Role
- Entry-Level-to-Architect Roadmap
- The Certification Dilemma
- Decluttering the Toolset – Part 1
- Decluttering the Toolset – Part 2
- Best Practices
- Being Adaptable as a Cybersecurity Architect
- Architecture Considerations – Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies – Part 1
- Architecture Considerations – Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies – Part 2

Über Autor(innen)

Nichols Lester :

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.