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Architecture is the process that bridges strategy and governance with construction and operations. In the case of digital risk, information security architecture must provide the consistent principles, mechanisms and guidelines  used to design appropriate security solutions. [1] At its core, architecture must provide confidentiality, integrity, and access services for all business processes and applications.

Complication

All too often, architectures focus on technology aspects of the solution, and even more frequently, only on the specifics of predetermined security technology applications. The best practice is to map security services to existing technology footprints and applications. These services would include protection services, such as authentication and authorization; detection services, such as monitoring and auditing; and response services such as incident response and forensics.

An information security architecture that zeroes in on technology alone is doomed to lackluster results and may even lead to security failures and breeches. It is critical that the information security architecture also encompass people, processes, controls and information. Most importantly, the architecture has to be directly aligned with the business and information technology strategies.

Solution

At WhiteHat a comprehensive approach lies at the heart of all of our architectural services. Our Digital Risk approach and Information Security Blue Print address people, process, technology and information. This broader approach inherently necessitates framework planning that includes policies, organization, controls, and awareness - all the components that are required to create a solution that protects your assets and reputation.

Our architectural services will:

• Ensure strategic alignment with business strategies and imperatives
• Optimize capital and operational costs
• Accelerate time to market
• Provide tractability to business imperatives and governance
• Ensure consistent security and controls throughout the organization

Please contact us today to understand how WhiteHat can align your Architecture needs with your business and goals.

Our portfolio of Architecture services includes, but is not limited to:

• Technology Architecture and Profiles
• Technical Security Architecture and Profiles
• Technical Framework and Specifications
• Application Framework Specifications
• Organizational Framework and Specifications
• Policy Frameworks
• Controls Framework and Specifications
• Pre-Implementation Specifications
• Awareness Programs and Specifications

Our portfolio of consulting services includes:

• Security Strategy
• Compliance
• Diagnostics
• Architecture
• Construct
• Implementation & Integration
• Validation
• Assessments
• Incident Response