A Serious Concern
Information security is a top priority everywhere, with the risk landscape constantly evolving. A fragmented approach to cyber security won't be sufficient. An organized enterprise security architecture can ensure that your security program is functioning effectively.
What is Enterprise Security Architecture?
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An enterprise security architecture program gives an organization the power to organize and effectively utilize preventive and detective safeguards within the organizational environment.
Preventive safeguards are often the first line of defense designed to prevent an event or breach from occurring in the first place. Installing antivirus software or using a firewall are excellent examples of preventive safeguards.
Meanwhile, detective safeguards detect and alert the security team when a security event occurs within an environment so proper action can be taken to mitigate the risk immediately upon discovery.
Establishing Enterprise Security Architecture Zones
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The security architecture zone model is a strategy to help an organization organize and categorize the different types of risks it faces. It creates layers of protection based on the types of data being handled, as well as the types of potential threats or risks to each category within the security architecture. This enables the organization to protect against threats, detect it when a security event occurs, and contain them more quickly
The Role of a Security Architect
The various organizational security zones function together as a cohesive enterprise security architecture network under the direction of the security architect. This role is responsible for understanding the security technology utilized throughout the organization.
One of the responsibilities of a security architect is to make sure that all of the security guidelines, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and maintained throughout the organization. This means that they need to be able to strategize and lead within the information security team, as well as effectively report to and communicate with the overall information technology architecture group. Often, the conversation is centered around security architecture policy and standards.