Hackers are everywhere. By now, most people have seen a hacked account on social media or have become the target of some sort of security breach. In fact, most people have had their data compromised when credit reporting agencies were hacked. In response, cyber security architects are designing comprehensive software and hardware systems to protect their firm, or client, from black-hat hackers.

In essence, cyber security architects apply their experience and knowledge to the monstrous task of protecting private databases from outside breaches. They instruct staff on how to create and protect difficult passwords, set up systems that detect hacking attempts, and keep their system's hardware up to date and matching top security specifications.