Security Architecture Review
Architecture assessment, design review, threat modeling, and security validation.
Overview
Architecture reviews identify security design weaknesses.
Review Process
Architecture Diagram
1. Scope Definition -> Systems, data flows
2. Documentation Review -> Architecture diagrams
3. Threat Modeling -> STRIDE analysis
4. Control Assessment -> Security controls
5. Gap Analysis -> Missing controls
6. Recommendations -> Improvements
Review Checklist
## Authentication
- [ ] MFA implemented
- [ ] Session management secure
- [ ] Password policies enforced
## Authorization
- [ ] RBAC implemented
- [ ] Least privilege enforced
- [ ] API authorization
## Data Protection
- [ ] Encryption at rest
- [ ] Encryption in transit
- [ ] Data classification
## Network Security
- [ ] Segmentation implemented
- [ ] Firewall rules reviewed
- [ ] IDS/IPS deployed
Architecture Review Meeting
# Review meeting agenda
agenda:
- introduction: 5 minutes
- architecture_overview: 15 minutes
- threat_modeling: 30 minutes
- control_assessment: 30 minutes
- gap_analysis: 20 minutes
- recommendations: 20 minutes
- next_steps: 10 minutes
Security Design Principles
| Principle | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Defense in Depth | Multiple layers |
| Least Privilege | Minimal access |
| Fail Secure | Default deny |
| Separation of Duties | Split responsibilities |
Practice
Conduct a security architecture review for a sample application.