Enterprise Security Architecture

Course Details

Enterprise Security Architecture is a professional course designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to develop comprehensive, business-aligned security frameworks that protect the entire organisation rather than isolated components. Ideal for security professionals, architects, and managers, this course provides a structured approach to designing and implementing effective security strategies.

The course offers in-depth coverage of the SABSA® model, enabling learners to develop layered, proactive security architectures that align with business objectives. Learners will gain the ability to assess risk, measure return on security investment (ROI), and prioritise threats effectively. The curriculum also addresses the creation of enforceable security policies, compliance strategies, and governance structures to ensure consistent security management across the enterprise.

By applying systems thinking and engineering principles, learners will learn to integrate security into people, processes, and technology holistically. The course also focuses on operational risk mitigation, continuity planning, and regulatory compliance requirements. Additionally, learners will develop the skills to communicate the value of security to senior leadership, secure necessary budgets, and foster collaboration across teams to align security initiatives with business goals.

By the end of this course, you will be prepared to design, implement, and manage enterprise security architectures that transform security from a technical cost centre into a strategic business enabler.

Learners are provided with the following resources:

• eLearning resources – exercises, quizzes, flashcards and a glossary
• Video lessons
• Hands on labs

Who should complete this SDLC course?

• Security Architects and Engineers: For professionals responsible for designing and implementing security frameworks, gaining skills to align security strategies with business objectives.
• Information Security Managers and CISOs: Supports leaders in developing comprehensive, enforceable security policies, managing compliance, governance, and risk across the organisation.
• Risk and Compliance Professionals: Helps those focused on risk assessment, ROI measurement, and regulatory requirements to prioritise threats and design effective mitigation strategies.
• IT and Systems Architects: Equips technical architects with structured approaches like the SABSA® model, enabling integrated, layered security designs that cover people, processes, and technology.
• Senior IT and Security Professionals Seeking Strategic Roles: Suitable for those wanting to communicate security’s value to leadership, secure budgets, and align security initiatives with organisational goals.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

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