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In this episode of Hacker Valley Studio, Ron and Chris take a deep dive into all things Security Architecture and the essential skills you need to thrive in your role. Ron shares insights from his personal journey into security architecture as well as his expert advice on how to break in and stand out in the field.

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Impactful Moments:

01:22 - What is Security Architecture?

03:04 - Day in the life of a security architect

04:01 - Different types of security architects

06:01 - Ron’s journey into security architecture

07:49 - What skills do you need?

08:40 - Join our community!

09:21 - Ron’s best practices

10:24 - Finding the right solutions

11:36 - What is the salary potential?

12:59 - How to stand out

13:52 - Advice for those breaking into the field

 

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