Summary

Continuing from the introduction, this chapter took a deeper dive into foundational areas that are crucial for cybersecurity architects to understand and address within the context of the business and operational teams. While the coverage remained introductory, it provided the necessary groundwork for discussions on the cybersecurity career path and specialization options.

By engaging in the labs and scenarios provided throughout this chapter, you’ve developed practical skills and knowledge that can serve as a foundation for further exploration and specialization within the cybersecurity field. This chapter equipped you, as an aspiring cybersecurity architect, with the necessary understanding of these key areas to progress in your career and make informed decisions regarding specialization.

Now that we’ve discussed and have practical application of foundational concepts, in the next chapter, we’ll discuss what the role of a cybersecurity architect...