What does a security architect do? | Cybersecurity Career Series

Security Architects are responsible for planning, designing, testing, implementing and maintaining an organization's computer and network security infrastructure. Security Architects develop information technology rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures and support enterprise mission needs. Advanced technical knowledge of network/web protocols, infrastructure, authentication, enterprise risk management, security engineering, communications and network security, identity and access management, and incident response, is critical to success in this role.– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– Learn more about the role of security architect: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/skills/train-for-your-role/security-architect/0:00 - Intro 0:31 - What is a security architect? 1:07 - How to become a security architect2:15 - What certifications should a security architect get? 3:07 - Skills a security architect needs4:07 - Learning as a security architect7:06 - Security architect tools7:58 - Where do security architects work 9:28 - Private vs federal security architects11:09 - Related roles to security architect12:12 - Start working toward security architect13:23 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.