🏛️ Enterprise Security Architecture

Architecture Principles

Core principles and methodologies for enterprise security architecture.

• Security by design principles
• Defense in depth strategies
• Least privilege access models
• Fail-safe security defaults

Architecture Frameworks

Industry-standard security architecture frameworks and methodologies.

• SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture)
• TOGAF Security Architecture
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ISO 27001 Security Architecture

Enterprise Context

Understanding business context and security architecture alignment.

• Business risk assessment
• Security requirements analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Architecture governance

Zero Trust Principles

Implementing zero trust security architecture principles.

• Never trust, always verify
• Least privilege access
• Continuous verification
• Micro-segmentation

Identity and Access

Designing identity-centric security architectures.

• Identity governance frameworks
• Multi-factor authentication
• Conditional access policies
• Privileged access management

Network Segmentation

Implementing network micro-segmentation and isolation.

• Software-defined networking
• Network access control
• Virtual network segmentation
• East-west traffic control

Cloud-Native Security

Designing security architectures for cloud-native environments.

• Cloud security shared responsibility
• Container security architecture
• Serverless security design
• Cloud workload protection

Multi-Cloud Security

Securing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.

• Cross-cloud security policies
• Hybrid cloud connectivity
• Cloud-to-cloud security
• Multi-cloud governance

Cloud Security Controls

Implementing comprehensive cloud security controls.

• Cloud access security brokers
• Cloud security posture management
• Cloud workload protection
• Cloud data loss prevention

Data Classification

Implementing data classification and protection frameworks.

• Data discovery and classification
• Data labeling and tagging
• Data handling procedures
• Data retention policies

Encryption Architecture

Designing comprehensive encryption and key management.

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Key management infrastructure
• Hardware security modules
• Homomorphic encryption

Privacy by Design

Implementing privacy-preserving security architectures.

• Privacy impact assessments
• Data minimization principles
• Consent management systems
• Privacy-enhancing technologies

SOC Architecture

Designing Security Operations Center architectures.

• SOC organizational structure
• Security monitoring architecture
• Incident response workflows
• Threat hunting capabilities

SIEM Architecture

Implementing Security Information and Event Management systems.

• Log collection and aggregation
• Event correlation engines
• Alert management systems
• Security analytics platforms

Automation Architecture

Designing security automation and orchestration frameworks.

• Security orchestration platforms
• Automated incident response
• Security playbook automation
• Machine learning in security

Network Architecture

Designing secure enterprise network architectures.

• Network segmentation strategies
• Software-defined networking
• Network access control
• Traffic inspection and filtering

Endpoint Security

Implementing comprehensive endpoint security architectures.

• Endpoint detection and response
• Device compliance management
• Mobile device management
• Application control systems

Email Security

Designing email security and threat protection.

• Email gateway security
• Advanced threat protection
• Email encryption systems
• Anti-phishing technologies

Governance Frameworks

Implementing security governance and oversight structures.

• Security governance models
• Risk management frameworks
• Compliance management
• Security metrics and KPIs

Policy Architecture

Designing comprehensive security policy frameworks.

• Security policy development
• Policy enforcement mechanisms
• Policy compliance monitoring
• Exception management processes

Third-Party Risk

Managing third-party and supply chain security risks.

• Vendor risk assessment
• Supply chain security
• Third-party monitoring
• Contract security requirements

Security Metrics

Designing security metrics and measurement frameworks.

• Security KPI development
• Risk quantification methods
• Security ROI measurement
• Benchmarking and comparison

Security Analytics

Implementing security analytics and intelligence platforms.

• Security data lakes
• Threat intelligence integration
• Behavioral analytics
• Predictive security analytics

Reporting Architecture

Designing security reporting and dashboard systems.

• Executive security dashboards
• Operational reporting systems
• Compliance reporting
• Real-time security monitoring

Disaster Recovery

Designing disaster recovery and business continuity architectures.

• Recovery time objectives
• Recovery point objectives
• Backup and recovery systems
• Failover mechanisms

Incident Response

Implementing comprehensive incident response architectures.

• Incident response frameworks
• Communication protocols
• Forensic capabilities
• Recovery procedures

Crisis Management

Designing crisis management and communication frameworks.

• Crisis communication plans
• Stakeholder notification systems
• Media relations management
• Legal and regulatory compliance

Architecture Tools

• Enterprise Architect: Architecture modeling and design
• ArchiMate: Enterprise architecture modeling
• Lucidchart: Architecture diagramming
• Visio: Technical diagramming

Governance Tools

• ServiceNow GRC: Governance, risk, and compliance
• MetricStream: Integrated risk platform
• Archer: Risk management platform
• OneTrust: Privacy and compliance management

Monitoring Tools

• Splunk: Security analytics platform
• IBM QRadar: SIEM and security analytics
• ArcSight: Security event management
• Microsoft Sentinel: Cloud-native SIEM