Starting a new role in cybersecurity leadership comes with a unique set of challenges. As a seasoned practitioner who has built multiple security programs across diverse firms and industries, I understand the pressure to quickly grasp the current security posture, reduce risk, build credibility, and set the organization up for its next phase of maturity. …

In this writing, we will discuss what function a Cybersecurity Architect plays at an organization and how one can be successful at the role. It should be best understood while reading this that different organizations and people have differing opinions of exactly what job function and responsibilities exist for a certain role. This writing is …