Cybersecurity Architecture
Jason Edwards, Griffin Weaver · 2024
Cybersecurity architecture is a complex field that forms the foundation for creating secure systems. Understanding the concept and importance of cybersecurity architecture is vital, as it plays a significant role in corporate security and intersects with business and security objectives. Cybersecurity architecture represents a broad and strategic approach toward the comprehensive protection of an organization's digital assets, aiming to shield these precious resources against growing cyber threats. The chapter explores various facets of security architecture, including network, system, application, and mobile/IoT security architectures, Identity and Access Management, cloud security, and threat modeling. Secure software development practices are foundational to creating robust, specific applications. Security reference models and frameworks play an instrumental role in the strategic planning and execution of an organization's security measures. Adapting to the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape requires a multipronged approach incorporating technological solutions, policy structures, and human factors.