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Security Architect: Careers in information security
Security architects are responsible for maintaining the security of an organisation's computer systems as well as designing, developing and reviewing security architectures that fit business requirements, mitigate risk and conform to security policies. This book gives practical career guidance to those interested in the security architect role. It covers areas such as required skills, responsibilities, dependencies and career progression as well as relevant tools, standards and frameworks.
159 pages, Paperback
First published June 21, 2014
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February 18, 2019
Decent overview of the role for someone coming in from outside the security community. Somewhat UK-specific, and just a little bit dated, but I don't think there's anything similar that does it better.
December 9, 2014
In the IT industry the problem with the word 'architect' is that it is commonly mis-used and people apply it without any real idea of what it means in their job title or LinkedIn profile to make themselves seem to be more exotic than they actually are within their skill set.
Fortunately, with this book we can get an accurate description of one such job role - that of security architect - and use the information provided to determine whether you truly merit the title.
The book itself is very well written and is a concise reference to the role of a security architect. It's handy enough to slip into the inside pocket of your jacket and even though it's only 134 pages it still manages to pack in all the essential information about the role. There are comprehensive links to other sources of information too.
Some of the chapters are just a couple of pages long (e.g. chapter 7 ‘A day in the life of a security architect’) whilst others are much more detailed, and this makes it quite easy to read. Indeed, you could glance at chapter 7 and see how your day measures up. After reading this book I realised that I've only met two real architects in my entire IT career but I met a lot of people who think they are!
If you truly believe that you merit the title of architect, then read this book - you may decide to reconsider such a lofty title when you don't match the role. Highly recommended. The only reason I did not give it a full 10 stars is that the pictures are a little small and (some are) complex. Perhaps putting them in landscape orientation may have helped.
Reviewed by Peter Daly BA CEng MBCS CITP
Fortunately, with this book we can get an accurate description of one such job role - that of security architect - and use the information provided to determine whether you truly merit the title.
The book itself is very well written and is a concise reference to the role of a security architect. It's handy enough to slip into the inside pocket of your jacket and even though it's only 134 pages it still manages to pack in all the essential information about the role. There are comprehensive links to other sources of information too.
Some of the chapters are just a couple of pages long (e.g. chapter 7 ‘A day in the life of a security architect’) whilst others are much more detailed, and this makes it quite easy to read. Indeed, you could glance at chapter 7 and see how your day measures up. After reading this book I realised that I've only met two real architects in my entire IT career but I met a lot of people who think they are!
If you truly believe that you merit the title of architect, then read this book - you may decide to reconsider such a lofty title when you don't match the role. Highly recommended. The only reason I did not give it a full 10 stars is that the pictures are a little small and (some are) complex. Perhaps putting them in landscape orientation may have helped.
Reviewed by Peter Daly BA CEng MBCS CITP
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