Certification considerations

Certification considerations can vary substantially for cybersecurity architects across different industries, government entities, and individual career goals. It’s important to carefully evaluate potential certifications based on your specific circumstances. Here are some examples to illustrate the factors that can influence certification decisions.

Industry variations

When evaluating which certifications to pursue, cybersecurity architects must carefully consider variations across industries. Different business sectors often have specific certification needs and preferences based on their operating environments and requirements:

• In cloud computing: AWS certifications such as Cloud Security – Specialty and Azure certifications such as Security Engineer Associate are highly sought after. These validate expertise in proprietary cloud security tools.
• In banking/finance: Certifications such as CISA, CISM, and CISSP that cover...