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Security Architect | Work Role ID: 652 (NIST: DD-WRL-001)

32 Courses
1 Lab
39 Hours
Skill IQ

A **security architect** designs enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into security designs and processes.

This path will get you started on your journey to becoming a security architect! Begin with the fundamental concepts of network protocols and security engineering through hands-on labs, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of data management and then expand your skill set with, automation, deeper/advanced concepts and additional knowledge from adjacent roles!

This path aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSAs) within the **Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (CSWF)** and the **DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)** for the work role of:

**Security Architect** Work Role 652 or DD-WRL-001

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Content in this path
Fundamentals

Begin your learning journey with the fundamental concepts of network protocols and data management through hands-on labs and courses!

Course
Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience: Business Resilience
  • by Kevin Henry
  • 1h 4m
  • Aug 13, 2024
Course
Network Security Basics
  • by Ross Bagurdes
  • 2h 58m
  • Oct 27, 2021
Course
Identity and Access Management: The Big Picture
  • by Phil Chapman
  • 56m
  • May 11, 2023
Course
Information and Cyber Security GRC: Governance
  • by Dominique West
  • 1h
  • Nov 09, 2023
Course
Information and Cyber Security GRC: Risk Management
  • 1h 36m
  • Feb 27, 2024
Course
Security Framework: NIST RMF
  • by Bobby Rogers
  • 1h 8m
  • Jun 12, 2023
Course
Protection of Information Assets: Information Asset Security and Control
  • by Kevin Henry
  • 3h 27m
  • Sep 11, 2024
Course
Data Security Champion: Data Encryption
  • by Kevin Henry
  • 32m
  • Dec 12, 2023
Skill Essentials

Now that you know the fundamentals, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of a security architect including security engineering and endpoint security.

Course
Security Engineering: Asset Evaluation and Execution Plan
  • by Chris Jackson
  • 1h 10m
  • Apr 30, 2024
Course
Security Engineering: Secure Endpoints
  • by Matt Glass
  • 45m
  • Jan 17, 2024
Course
Security Engineering: Secure Networks
  • by Chris Jackson
  • 1h 43m
  • Aug 13, 2024
Course
Security Engineering: Access Control and Data Protection
  • by Chris Jackson
  • 1h 27m
  • Oct 24, 2024
Course
Zero Trust Application and Data Security
  • by Owen Dubiel
  • 46m
  • Nov 26, 2024
Course
Zero Trust Identity and Access Management
  • by Phil Chapman
  • 1h 2m
  • Aug 01, 2024
Course
Protection of Information Assets: Security Event Management
  • by Kevin Henry
  • 1h 59m
  • Aug 19, 2024
Course
Developer Security Champion: Secure Authentication Implementation
  • by Gavin Johnson-Lynn
  • 15m
  • Oct 04, 2023
Expanded Skillset

It's time to expand your skill set with tools, and more advanced concepts! This section gives you a brief introduction into many, additional skills that you will find helpful as a security architect. We have full training paths on all of these skills; see the Supplemental Skill Paths section to learn more.

Course
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Concepts
  • by Vlad Catrinescu
  • 1h 19m
  • Dec 15, 2023
Course
Microsoft Entra Fundamentals
  • by Tim Warner
  • 1h 51m
  • Sep 20, 2022
Course
Zero Trust Architecture Foundational Concepts
  • by Cristian Pascariu
  • 1h 7m
  • Jul 19, 2024
Course
Zero Trust Network Security
  • by Owen Dubiel
  • 1h 24m
  • Sep 12, 2024
Course
Cisco Enterprise Networks: Design
  • by Ben Piper
  • 1h 37m
  • Nov 11, 2021
Course
Specialized Engineering: Enterprise Hybrid Cloud
  • by Michael Brown
  • 1h 9m
  • Dec 05, 2022
Course
Specialized Engineering: Government Facilities
  • by Matt Glass
  • 38m
  • Oct 10, 2023
Course
Specialized Engineering: Healthcare Facilities
  • by Bobby Rogers
  • 1h 9m
  • Oct 31, 2022
Adjacent Skill Knowledge

Now that you've mastered all the skills for a security architect, learn about additional cyber roles and their responsibilities.

Course
Network Protocols for Security: DNS
  • by Brandon DeVault
  • 17m
  • Sep 28, 2023
Course
IT Security Champion: Cyber Threat Intel and Emerging Threats
  • by Christopher Rees
  • 16m
  • Feb 29, 2024
Course
Security Controls: CIS Controls
  • by Bobby Rogers
  • 1h 32m
  • Dec 20, 2021
Course
Data Security Champion: Data Privacy Regulations
  • by Kevin James
  • 15m
  • May 17, 2024
Course
Security Assessment and Testing for CISSP®
  • by Kevin Henry
  • 1h 24m
  • Apr 09, 2024
Course
System Services and Activity Monitoring with Python
  • by Sean Wilkins
  • 1h 46m
  • Nov 03, 2022
Course
Scanning and Reconnaissance with Metasploit
  • by Dale Meredith
  • 35m
  • Oct 22, 2024
Course
Sandworm: C2 over HTTP Emulation
  • by Matthew Lloyd Davies
  • 5m
  • Nov 12, 2024
Lab
Sandworm: C2 over HTTP Emulation Lab
  • by Matthew Lloyd Davies
  • 55m
  • Aug 05, 2025
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Kevin Henry
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Kevin Henry is a well-known and respected educator and lecturer in the fields of information security and audit. Kevin uses his more than 30 years of practical experience as a network technician, computer programmer, and information systems auditor to deliver outstanding presentations that make each topic interesting, relevant, and useful. Often described by students as "The best instructor I have ever had," Kevin has the ability to provide quality instruction that engages the audience and provi...
Ross Bagurdes
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Ross has had a diverse career. He has a Structural Engineering degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering, but gave up the career shortly after graduating from college. Beginning in 1997, Ross began officially working in IT, implementing and supporting a paperless work order system for a Natural Gas Utility in Illinois. Since then, Ross has spent his years teaching and managing data networks. Ross spent 7 years at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, supporting and managing the large ...
Phil Chapman
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Phil Chapman is a senior instructor. He is responsible for the delivery of a range of courses including official Microsoft, CompTIA, EC Council and BCS official certifications. He is also the subject matter expert and project lead for the bespoke Law Enforcement Cyber Security training packages which are delivered to UK Law Enforcement agencies and forces. He holds a variety of IT Technical and Security qualifications across many fields. Phil spent 23 years in the Royal Air Force as an Intellige...
Dominique West
Dominique West
With 10 years in the Technology industry, Dominique West currently manages Datadog's compliance management function within the Information Security Department. As a leader, she is responsible for maintaining and executing the regulatory compliance roadmap, ensuring that it supports the business, sales and revenue objectives while maintaining alliance with existing information security standards. Prior to her time at Datadog, Dominique worked for as a Senior Cloud Security Consultant for Ernst ...
Bobby Rogers
Bobby Rogers
Bobby E. Rogers is an information security engineer working as a contractor for Department of Defense agencies, helping to secure, certify, and accredit their information systems. His duties include information system security engineering, risk management, and certification and accreditation efforts. He retired after 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a network security engineer and instructor, and has secured networks all over the world. Bobby has a master’s degree in information assura...
Chris Jackson
Chris Jackson
Chris Jackson is a cybersecurity professional with years of experience in identifying security incidents, securing applications and security training. Over the years, he has tested web applications for vulnerabilities, helped deploy SIEM platforms and more. He is passionate about teaching cybersecurity and committed to learning new technologies.
Matt Glass
Matt Glass
Matt Glass is a Service Delivery Manager in Naples, Italy, working as a government contractor. Matt has 17 years of IT experience in a variety of roles. Consistently finding joy in developing the skills of others and helping their careers, he joined Pluralsight in 2017 to pass on the lessons he learned. Matt is married and the father of four children.
Owen Dubiel
Owen Dubiel
Owen is a security practitioner at heart, who also enjoys being able to teach others about cyber security best practices and techniques. He has recently found that doing online teaching has been one of the most fulfilling experiences in his working life. He loves being able to spread the good word of security to any and all that are willing to learn it!
Gavin Johnson-Lynn
Gavin Johnson-Lynn
Gavin has 20 years’ experience writing software in regulated environments and for global organisations. The last five years of his development career were spent with a focus on security, becoming the security lead for a significant payments project at a FTSE 100 company. He has experience with languages from COBOL to .Net and many languages in between. Gavin's experience of secure development revealed a passion for security, leading him to become a speaker and blogger on the subject. He has held...
Vlad Catrinescu
Vlad Catrinescu
Vlad is a Microsoft 365 and Power Platform expert specializing in empowering organizations to securely and effectively integrate AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agents, into their digital workplaces. An IT professional at heart, Vlad excels at preparing, securing, and governing modern environments, enabling IT administrators and business users to automate processes, enhance productivity, and drive digital transformation with confidence. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a...
Tim Warner
Tim Warner
Tim Warner is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (since 1997) with nearly three decades of experience as an IT professional and technical educator. Based in Nashville, TN, Tim focuses on generative AI, DevOps, and the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure, GitHub, SQL Server, and Windows. At Pluralsight, his courses have amassed well over one million watch hours, reflecting his ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable learning. T...
Cristian Pascariu
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Cristian took part in auditing and implementation of infosec capabilities to uplift security posture. He managed codification efforts to extract indicators of compromise and created rules in the scope of defending against new emerging threats. He has also developed tools and scripts to overcome security gaps within the corporate network. Cristian has mentored L1 and L2 analysts to increase triage efficiency and combat new threats. He has experience in the field of Application Security and has pr...
Ben Piper
Ben Piper
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Michael Brown
Michael Brown
I have worked in IT for 25 years, for 22 of those years I have delivered IT Training. I have delivered Microsoft, CISCO and Amazon Web Services courses across Europe. For the last 4 years I have focused on Cloud technologies delivering cloud training to some of Europe’s biggest organisations. I have been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 1997 and currently hold certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA and AWS. When not working on training material or delivering courses I spend time in the nort...
Brandon DeVault
Brandon DeVault
Brandon DeVault is a Security Researcher focused on threat hunting at CrowdStrike. He is also a member of the Florida Air National Guard with a variety of offensive and defensive experience. Prior to joining CrowdStrike, Brandon worked full-time as an author with Pluralsight and at Elastic, creating and delivering security content. He also worked with Special Operations Command, where he had two deployments to Afghanistan on deployable communications teams. His experience spans incident response...
Christopher Rees
Christopher Rees
Chris is a professional information technologist, author, trainer, manager and a lifelong learner. He is married with 3 beautiful children and interested in working out, spending time with family and friends and being creative whenever possible. He has been an author for over 25 years and has created over 60 IT Certification training courses. Chris really enjoys helping people advance in their careers through training and personal development.
Kevin James
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As a seasoned technologist with over 30 years of wide-ranging expertise in information technology roles across diverse industries, Kevin is passionate about finding effective and economical solutions to business problems. His passion for teaching technical subjects allows him to have a particular style that imparts information yet teaches at the same time. He enjoys working with Linux, Unix and Windows Operating Systems and combined with a deep knowledge of software platforms as varied as Ap...
Sean Wilkins
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Sean Wilkins, with over two decades of experience in the IT industry, serves as a distinguished networking consultant and contributor at Tech Building Blocks. His professional journey spans multiple prominent enterprises, underlining his extensive field expertise. Sean's credentials include esteemed certifications from Cisco (CCNP/CCDP), Microsoft (MCSE), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+). Academically, he has achieved a Master’s of Science in Information Technology, specializing in Network Architec...
Dale Meredith
Dale Meredith
Dale Meredith has been a Certified Ethical Hacker/Instructor EC-Council for the past 15 years, and Microsoft Certified Trainer for over 20 years. Dale also has an additional 7 years of senior IT management experience and worked as a CTO for a popular ISP provider. Dale's expertise is in explaining difficult concepts and ensuring his students have an actionable knowledge of the course material. Straddling the line of fun and function, Dale's instruction is memorable and entertaining. Dale's knowl...
Matthew Lloyd Davies
Matthew Lloyd Davies
Matt is a cyber security author and researcher here at Pluralsight. A certified penetration tester and incident handler, he created Pluralsight's CompTIA Pentest+ Specialized Attacks courses as well our courses on wireless, ICS/OT and hardware hacking. Matt has also helped to build our security labs portfolio; labs that help you get hands-on to understand the threats and vulnerabilities your organization faces today. With a background in Chemical Engineering, Matt's focus is on the security ...

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