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Security Fundamentals & Crypto · Intermediate

Enterprise Security Architecture

Structured design of security controls, processes, and technologies aligned to an organization's business goals and risks.

Definition

Enterprise security architecture defines how security capabilities are organized across identity, network, endpoint, application, data, and operations. It uses frameworks such as SABSA, TOGAF, NIST CSF, and zero trust reference architectures. Good architecture ensures controls are consistent, layered, and traceable to requirements.

Example

A reference architecture standardizes how all new cloud apps use SSO, Key Vault, WAF, and centralized logging.

Exam tip

Architecture questions focus on aligning controls with business requirements and risk.

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