Cybersecurity Architecture Basics Online Course

Cybersecurity Architecture Basics Online Course

This course offers a complete introduction to cybersecurity architecture, teaching you how to design and implement effective security solutions. You’ll explore core concepts, risk assessment, threat modeling, security controls, and design patterns while gaining hands-on experience with industry tools and techniques. Covering areas such as security testing, incident response, and strategic defenses, the course prepares you to tackle real-world security challenges. By the end, you’ll have a strong grasp of cybersecurity architecture principles and the skills to build and manage robust security systems across diverse environments.

Who should take the course?

This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, security analysts, and aspiring cybersecurity architects who want to understand the foundations of designing secure systems. It’s well-suited for those with basic cybersecurity or IT knowledge who are looking to expand into security architecture, risk management, and defense strategies. Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your career in cybersecurity, support your organization’s security posture, or build a foundation for advanced certifications, this course will equip you with the essential skills in cybersecurity architecture.

What you will learn

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a security architect
• Learn the security principles and approaches
• Learn the various threat models available
• Explore the different enterprise architecture frameworks
• Learn about data protection and IAM
• Learn about reference security architecture

Course Outline

Introduction 

• Welcome to the Course
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• The Problem with Security Today
• Introduction to Security Architecture
• Who Is a Security Architect?
• Security Principles and Approaches
• Cybersecurity Processes
• Risk Management
• Understanding Residual Risk

Threat Modelling

• Threat Modelling - Part 1
• Threat Modelling Versus Risk Assessment
• Threat Modelling - Part 2
• STRIDE
• DREAD
• PASTA
• OCTAVE
• TRIKE
• Attack Trees

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

• Section Preview
• TOGAF Framework
• Zachman Framework
• SABSA Framework

Cyber Architecture for Enterprise Security

• Network Security
• Application Security
• Endpoint Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Data Protection
• Vulnerability, Patch, and Availability Management
• Supply Chain Security

Designing for Security

• Security Design Patterns
• Security Design Pattern Example
• Reference Security Architectures

Case Study

• Case Study Preview
• Business Requirements
• Data Classification
• Threat Modelling
• Security Requirements
• Reference Architecture
• Identifying the Residual Risk

Conclusion

• Conclusion