Secrets of a Cyber Security Architect

Cyber security is a big, messy, multivariate, multidimensional arena. This book is written to ease the pain of creating and implementing a cyber security architecture and show how to express security requirements in ways that make them more palatable and get them accomplished. It also explains how to surmount individual, team, and organizational resistance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Cyber security is a critical concern for any organization that possesses valuable data. With the increasing digitization of society, virtually every organization has at least some data that can be considered valuable. As a result, any organization with valuable data has been or will be attacked, likely successfully, at some point, with some degree of damage.

Cyber security is a complex and multifaceted domain that requires a comprehensive defense-in-depth approach. This approach involves the use of a wide range of technologies, skilled personnel, and thorough analysis to create a functioning security architecture. A security architect is responsible for designing and implementing this architecture, which must encompass multiple layers of protection to mitigate the risks associated with cyber attacks.

Secrets of a Cyber Security Architect is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of security architecture in practice. The book is authored by Brook S. E. Schoenfield, a renowned expert in the field of cyber security architecture. In this book, Schoenfield shares his tips, tricks, and wisdom gained from years of experience working in the security industry.

Creating and implementing a cyber security architecture can be a challenging and complex task. This book is designed to simplify this process and provide practical guidance on how to express security requirements in a way that makes them more palatable and achievable. It also explains how to overcome individual, team, and organizational resistance to implementing security measures.

The book covers a wide range of topics related to security architecture, including:

What security architecture is and the areas of expertise a security architect needs in practice.

The relationship between attack methods and the art of building cyber defenses.

Why to use attacks and how to derive a set of mitigations and defenses.

Approaches, tricks, and manipulations proven successful for practicing security architecture.

Starting, maturing, and running effective security architecture programs.

Secrets of the trade for the practicing security architecture.

Tricks to surmount typical problems.

By reading Secrets of a Cyber Security Architect, you will gain valuable insights and practical techniques for enhancing the security of your organization's data and infrastructure. Whether you are a security professional, IT manager, or business owner, this book will help you build a robust and effective security architecture that protects your organization from the ever-growing threat of cyber attacks.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032475028