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SABSA

SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture) is a framework for developing risk-driven enterprise information security and cybersecurity architectures and managing security services. It is a comprehensive approach to security architecture and service management that aligns security functions with business goals and objectives.

The SABSA framework is designed to help organizations build security architectures tailored to their specific needs, which can adapt to changing business requirements. It is based on six layers of abstraction, which together provide a comprehensive view of an organization’s security needs:

  1. Business Architecture Layer: This layer defines the organization’s business goals and objectives and identifies the assets that must be protected.
  2. Information Architecture Layer: This layer identifies the organization’s information assets, value, and the risks associated with their loss or compromise.
  3. Application Architecture Layer: This layer focuses on designing and deploying applications that support the organization’s business processes and the security measures required to protect them.
  4. Technology Architecture Layer: This layer covers the technology infrastructure that supports the organization’s applications and data and the security measures required to protect it.
  5. Physical Architecture Layer: This layer covers the physical facilities, networks, and devices that support the organization’s technology infrastructure and the security measures required to protect them.
  6. People Architecture Layer: This layer covers the people who use the organization’s systems, including employees, contractors, and third-party users, and the security measures required to manage their access to information and resources.

The SABSA framework is flexible and can be adapted to different types of organizations, industries, and regulatory environments. It provides a structured approach to security architecture design and management and helps organizations to align their security functions with their business goals and objectives.

SABSA is a valuable framework for organizations developing comprehensive and risk-driven security architectures that can adapt to changing business requirements and evolving cyber threats.

The SABSA category in our CIO Reference Library is a curated collection of resources, articles, and insights focused on providing IT executives and other professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA) framework, which is a holistic approach to enterprise security architecture.

SABSA is a framework for developing and implementing enterprise security architectures that align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. It is based on risk management principles and business-driven security architecture and provides a structured approach for designing, implementing, and managing security architectures.

This category covers a wide range of topics related to SABSA, including:

  • Overview of SABSA: This includes introducing the SABSA framework, its principles, and its application in developing and implementing enterprise security architectures.
  • SABSA methodology: This includes an overview of the SABSA methodology, which provides a step-by-step approach to developing and implementing security architectures.
  • SABSA frameworks: This includes an overview of different SABSA frameworks, such as the SABSA Business Attributes Profile (BAP) and the SABSA Risk Taxonomy.
  • SABSA models: This includes an overview of different SABSA models, such as the SABSA Security Services Model and the SABSA Business Context Model.
  • SABSA certification: This includes an overview of the SABSA certification program, which provides a structured approach to validating an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the SABSA framework.

By exploring the SABSA category, IT executives and other professionals can gain a comprehensive understanding of the SABSA framework and its application in developing and implementing enterprise security architectures. This knowledge can help organizations align their security architectures with their strategic goals and objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain business continuity in an increasingly complex and dynamic security landscape.

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