CyberSecurity FAQ - How to become a cybersecurity architect?

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In order to become a professional cybersecurity architect (a.k.a., cybersecurity architect, cyber architect, network security architect), consider the following recommendations for educational, work experience, and certifications:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Earn a Bachelor’s degree (Master's preferred) in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related technology field.
• Complete elective courses or disciplined independent study in network architecture, design, and simulation.
• Complete elective courses or disciplined independent study in system architecture modeling and simulation using industry-standard architecture modeling languages (SysML, UML2).
• Complete elective courses or disciplined independent study in theoretical cryptology and applied cryptography.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years hands-on experience designing, administrating, and securing computer networks of moderate-to-high complexity (100-1000 end user nodes).
• 3+ years hands-on experience applying strong cryptographics techniques that protect client or user "crown jewels" on a moderate-to-high complexity computer network.

CERTIFICATIONS

• EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

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