The security architect can be defined as a person who is entrusted to manage and keep a watchful eye on the various security aspects of a company. He has to be very vigilant and carefully observe that no hacker, phisher or pharmer is able to damage the computer system and steal sensitive information from its database. Therefore, you need to be shrewd as an attacker to anticipate the techniques employed by hackers to perform their illegal tasks. The job is very challenging yet quite exciting.
Most security professionals will start their careers with a bachelor’s degree. While it is ideal that the degree must be done in computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology, you can also begin with a degree in another field.
Nevertheless, to rise to the position of a security architect, you are required to inculcate various knowledge and expertise in the following topics:
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Windows, Linux, and Unix OS
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Assessment procedures and risk management
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Security attack pathologies
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Cyberlaw and ethics
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Network security and architecture
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Wired and wireless security
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Enterprise and security architecture
As this is a management position you are required to have outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
It will be vivacious to know how to manage and maintain staff morale and to stimulate creative solutions and innovation to bring about a sense of positivity across the organization.
You are required to perform like a mentor and to work with employees who are facing problems and need help in the security field.
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