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Implementing Security Architecture: Frameworks for Real-World Challenges
Security architecture frameworks help organizations design and maintain robust, adaptive, and business-aligned security systems. As digital threats evolve and regulatory demands increase, structured...
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Security architecture frameworks help organizations design and maintain robust, adaptive, and business-aligned security systems. As digital threats evolve and regulatory demands increase, structured approaches to enterprise security are more important than ever. This security architecture training course introduces architects and security leaders to the most important security architecture frameworks, including SABSA, the NIST AI RMF, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). Through expert guidance, comparative analysis, and applied case scenarios, learners gain the knowledge to evaluate, adopt, or integrate frameworks for real-world enterprise use.
Skills Gained
After this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the role of security architecture in enterprise design
- Describe the components and structure of key security frameworks
- Compare frameworks in terms of scope, use cases, and maturity alignment
- Apply frameworks to common security challenges, including cloud, AI, and cross-border compliance
- Tailor and combine frameworks to meet organizational needs
Who Can Benefit
Enterprise architects, solution architects, senior domain architects, CISOs, security leaders, and decision-makers responsible for digital risk and enterprise security.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with enterprise architecture and basic security principles is recommended.
Course Details
Introduction to Security Architecture
- What is Enterprise Security Architecture?
- The value of structured approaches in complex, evolving environments
- Relationship to enterprise and solution architecture
SABSA Framework Deep Dive
- SABSA layers and lifecycle
- Business-driven security and risk management
- SABSA matrices and traceability
- Use cases and implementation models
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover
- Sector applications and maturity tiers
- Mapping to governance and compliance initiatives
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)
- Core functions: Govern, Map, Measure, Manage
- Security implications in AI systems
- Integrating AI RMF with broader security architecture
Practical Session
- Compare SABSA, NIST CSF, and NIST AI RMF using a selection matrix
- Case walkthrough: Cloud migration with AI-enabled systems
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- NIST 800-207 and Zero Trust principles
- Architecture components and trust boundaries
- Use in hybrid/cloud-native environments
Other Notable Models
- ISO/IEC 27001 and 27005: Information security and risk
- MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks for threat-informed defense
- OWASP SAMM: Secure software practices
Framework Comparison & Hybrid Design
- Strengths and limitations of each framework
- How to select or blend frameworks
- Aligning to enterprise maturity and culture
Final Workshop
- Group scenario: Design a fit-for-purpose enterprise security architecture
- Presentations and peer feedback
- Lessons learned and key takeaways
Schedule
FAQ
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