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    Security Architect

    Design and implement enterprise security architectures. Progress from security engineer to chief architect.

    Salary range: $80k (entry) - $200k (senior)

    Certification Roadmap
    1
    Security+
    Required

    CompTIA Security+

    CompTIA

    Foundation — security fundamentals

    $39290h prep+10% salary
    2
    CASP+
    Required

    CompTIA CASP+

    CompTIA

    Core — enterprise security architecture

    $494200h prep+15% salary
    3
    CISSP
    Required

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    ISC2

    Industry standard — security management and architecture

    $749250h prep+20% salary
    4
    CCSP
    Optional

    Certified Cloud Security Professional

    ISC2

    Specialization — cloud security architecture

    $599200h prep+18% salary
    5
    CISM
    Optional

    Certified Information Security Manager

    ISACA

    Leadership — security management

    $760200h prep+18% salary
    Your Progress
    0 of 5 certifications earned0%
    Required: 0/3

    Exam Investment

    $0 / $2,994

    Prep Time

    0h / 940h

    Expected Salary Boost

    +81%

    Path Summary
    Total Certifications5
    Required3
    Optional2
    Total Exam Cost$2,994
    Total Prep Time940h