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. Links: Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: Impactful Moments: 0:00 - Intro 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