Security Architect
The role
What does a Security Architect do?
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 are critical to success in this role.
The details
Security Architect career paths
Domain knowledge
- Systems Architecture
- System Administration
Related job titles
- Enterprise Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Enterprise Security Architect
- Infrastructure Architect
- Data Architect
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Common certifications
Security Architect career paths
ISC2 ISSAP
Provide risk-based guidance and develop, design and analyze security solutions.
Web Server Protection
Learn how to implement and monitor the security of a web server or web application. This series of web server training courses focuses on foundational web server security concepts and tools to help prepare you for various real-world situations and technologies. Comprehensive resources teach you to actively look at attacks on a web server or web application and implement countermeasures.
Plans & pricing
Infosec Skills Personal
$299 / year
- 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
- Skill assessments
- Infosec peer community support
Infosec Skills Teams
$799 per license / year
- Team administration and reporting
- Dedicated client success manager
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Single sign-on (SSO)
Easily authenticate and manage your learners by connecting to any identity provider that supports the SAML 2.0 standard.
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Integrations via API
Retrieve training performance and engagement metrics and integrate learner data into your existing LMS or HRS.
- 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Create and assign custom learning paths
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
- Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps
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