In a world where security threats are constantly evolving, having a robust and adaptable security architecture is essential. Our Enterprise Security Architecture Services provide your organization with the expertise to design, plan, and implement an ESA that protects and aligns with your business objectives.
Our approach ensures that security measures are integrated cohesively across the enterprise, promoting consistency, scalability, and efficiency. By empowering your organization with strategic insights and practical guidance, we help transform security from a siloed function into a unified, strategic asset.
Benefits of ESA
Establish Traceability
Empower stakeholders at all levels to make justified and fit-for-purpose business & security decisions.
Simplify Complexity
Leverage the benefits of a top-down engineering approach to resolve cyber complexity into consumable simplicity.
Enact Resilience
Overcome inevitable business disruption through cohesion and continuity in your security programme.
Enable Consistency
Create repeatability for design integrity and consistent application.
Our process:
The SABSA®
Methodology
SABSA is a trusted methodology delivering practical solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges. Our process informs enterprise by asking better business questions and providing more meaningful security answers.
Our advisory services are powered by Qnous: A SaaS solution that shifts the cybersecurity paradigm by challenging core beliefs and driving better decision making.
Model the security posture of your organisation and create a single source of truth
Leverage a dynamic visualisation engine to render information more accessible to stakeholders across the enterprise
Take advantage of automated insights to query the data and create valuable viewpoints to simplify security decisions
Create what-if scenarios to identify the optimum way to act on risk and opportunities in the face of uncertainty
Use dashboards and bespoke reporting mechanisms to communicate the readiness of operational resilience to all possible audiences
Utilizing the industry-leading methodology, SABSA, we offer services including ESA design, capability assessment and roadmap development, maturity assessments, security zoning development, security solution design, and the creation of enterprise security architecture patterns. We focus on crafting comprehensive blueprints, developing reusable design patterns, and providing detailed implementation roadmaps and management processes for your team.
Enterprise Security Architecture Services
Overview
The ESA Accelerator service stimulates the design and deployment of the SABSA framework using expert-led workshops to apply SABSA design methods, enabling you to quickly realize the benefits of robust Enterprise Security Architecture. We streamline the design and implementation process, delivering immediate improvements in your security posture without compromising quality.
By moving swiftly and confidently, you can stay ahead in the digital landscape. Our expertise ensures that the SABSA framework is tailored to your needs, aligning security initiatives with business objectives.
Outcomes
Accelerated Design: Enhance your security capabilities rapidly.
Immediate Impact: Achieve quick wins from the outset.
Expert Implementation: Leverage the expertise of seasoned SABSA professionals.
Strategic Advantage: Stay ahead of evolving threats with a proactive architecture.
Resource Efficiency: Optimize resources through focused efforts.
Overview
Our Enterprise Security Architecture (ESA) Design service transforms security from a constraint into a catalyst for sustainable growth. Utilising the SABSA methodology, we craft a comprehensive enterprise security architecture that aligns seamlessly with your business objectives and technology ecosystem.
We integrate policies, processes, and technologies into a cohesive, agile system. By delving deep into your current security posture, we identify gaps and design an architecture that propels your organization forward. Our approach ensures that security measures support innovation and adaptability in an ever-changing business landscape.
Outcomes
Empowering Alignment: Transform security into a strategic enabler that drives and supports your business objectives.
Unified Defence: Break down silos with a holistic approach that streamlines and strengthens all security measures.
Optimized Investment: Focus resources on critical areas to maximize the return on your security investments.
Adaptive Architecture: Build a scalable and flexible framework that evolves with your business and emerging threats.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from the insights of seasoned professionals in enterprise security architecture.
Overview
Our Capability Assessment & Roadmap service provides an unvarnished evaluation of your current security capabilities. We highlight strengths and expose weaknesses that may have been overlooked due to status quo thinking or siloed approaches.
Drawing from deep expertise in Enterprise Security Architecture, we develop a strategic, prioritised roadmap that aligns with your business goals. This ensures security becomes a driver of sustainable growth rather than a hindrance. Our assessment empowers you to reclaim control over your security posture and set new benchmarks in your industry.
Outcomes
Comprehensive Insight: Gain a true understanding of your security landscape without unnecessary complexity.
Strategic Direction: Receive a focused, actionable plan that prioritizes initiatives with the greatest impact.
Stakeholder Alignment: Foster consensus and shared commitment across your organisation.
Measured Progress: Track advancement with clear metrics and milestones towards enhanced security maturity.
Innovative Approach: Break free from the status quo to achieve real, ongoing value.
Overview
The ESA Maturity Assessment evaluates the maturity, effectiveness and footprint of enterprise security architecture by examining your implemented enterprise security architecture artefacts such processes and frameworks. We identify gaps and areas for enhancement, providing actionable insights that drive meaningful improvement.
Our assessment helps you transcend conventional security practices and avoid complacency. By focusing on continuous improvement, we ensure your security architecture evolves into a strategic asset that supports sustainable growth and innovation.
Outcomes
Gap Identification: Pinpoint specific areas hindering your security maturity.
Actionable Recommendations: Implement concrete steps guided by expert insights.
Enhanced Governance: Strengthen oversight and management of your security practices.
Proactive Evolution: Transform your security posture to be agile and responsive to emerging threats.
Overview
Our Cybersecurity Framework Design service provides a tailored framework that aligns with your unique business needs. We use a customized, structured approach to craft a framework capable of managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks specific to your environment.
By championing whole-of-business strategies and fostering collaboration, we transform security from a defensive necessity into a proactive force. This empowers your business to thrive securely in the digital realm.
Outcomes
Customized Risk Management: Address your unique threat landscape with precision.
Compliance Confidence: Navigate regulations smoothly, turning compliance into an advantage.
Resilient Operations: Build robust defences that adapt dynamically to evolving threats.
Proactive Posture: Shift from reactive measures to a proactive stance.
Strategic Empowerment: Leverage security as a catalyst for innovation and growth.
Overview
Our Security Zoning Development service strategically segments your environment based on sensitivity and criticality. By implementing agile controls, we protect your most valuable assets while enabling seamless business operations.
We integrate policies, processes, and technologies into a unified framework. This approach helps you transcend traditional security methods and over-reliance on generic solutions, ensuring your security measures are both practical and innovative.
Outcomes
Intelligent Segmentation: Enhance protection through strategic network zoning.
Controlled Access: Implement robust controls to safeguard critical resources.
Incident Containment: Minimize the impact of breaches by isolating threats.
Operational Efficiency: Strengthen defences while maintaining performance.
Collaborative Approach: Work alongside experts who bring fresh, practical thinking.
Overview
Our Security Solution Design service offers bespoke strategies that address your specific risks. We craft customized security solutions that align seamlessly with your business objectives and integrate cutting-edge technologies with your existing systems.
By fostering collaboration and breaking down silos, we empower you to innovate and grow sustainably. Our approach ensures a seamless enhancement of your security posture without disrupting operations.
Outcomes
Tailored Protection: Solutions designed for your unique environment.
Cost-Effective Innovation: Optimize investments with technologies that deliver maximum impact.
Seamless Integration: Enhance security without disruption to your operations.
Fortified Defences: Effectively mitigate risks and strengthen your security posture.
Expertise and Innovation: Benefit from a team dedicated to pushing industry boundaries.
Overview
Enterprise Security Architecture Patterns provide your organization with a set of reusable, strategic design patterns that address common security challenges. We develop these patterns to align with your business objectives and technological environment.
We focus on creating detailed architecture patterns that serve as blueprints for your team to implement consistent and effective security solutions across the enterprise. By analysing your specific needs, we design patterns that guide the secure integration of systems, applications, and processes.
Outcomes
Consistent Implementation: Establish uniform security measures across the organization through standardized patterns.
Efficiency in Design: Reduce time and resources spent on developing security solutions by reusing established patterns.
Scalable Solutions: Design patterns that can adapt to the growth and changing needs of your organization.
Alignment with Business Goals: Ensure that security architecture supports and enhances your organizational objectives.
ASK US HOW
Get in touch and find out how David Lynas Consulting can accelerate your Enterprise Security Architecture capability.
Our SABSA Training programme is led by David Lynas: co-author of SABSA, CEO of the SABSA Institute, and principal author of the SABSA Institute intellectual property. Quite simply there is no better source of SABSA Education!
This White Paper describes how security architecture concepts can be expressed using ArchiMate 3.0, the latest version of The Open Group’s widely adopted Enterprise Architecture (EA) modelling language.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to analyse traffic. By clicking accept all, you consent to our use of cookies.
This website uses cookies
Websites store cookies to enhance functionality and personalise your experience. You can manage your preferences, but blocking some cookies may impact site performance and services.
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
Name
Description
Duration
Cookie Preferences
This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.
30 days
CloudFlare provides web performance and security solutions, enhancing site speed and protecting against threats.
Whether a CAPTCHA or Javascript challenge has been solved.
session
cf_ob_info
The cf_ob_info cookie provides information on: The HTTP Status Code returned by the origin web server. The Ray ID of the original failed request. The data center serving the traffic
session
__cfseq
Sequence rules uses cookies to track the order of requests a user has made and the time between requests and makes them available via Cloudflare Rules. This allows you to write rules that match valid or invalid sequences. The specific cookies used to validate sequences are called sequence cookies.
session
_cfuvid
The _cfuvid cookie is only set when a site uses this option in a Rate Limiting Rule, and is only used to allow the Cloudflare WAF to distinguish individual users who share the same IP address.
session
__cflb
When enabling session affinity with Cloudflare Load Balancer, Cloudflare sets a __cflb cookie with a unique value on the first response to the requesting client. Cloudflare routes future requests to the same origin, optimizing network resource usage. In the event of a failover, Cloudflare sets a new __cflb cookie to direct future requests to the failover pool.
session
__cf_bm
Cloudflare's bot products identify and mitigate automated traffic to protect your site from bad bots. Cloudflare places the __cf_bm cookie on End User devices that access Customer sites that are protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. The __cf_bm cookie is necessary for the proper functioning of these bot solutions.
session
__cfruid
Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic.
session
cf_chl_rc_m
These cookies are for internal use which allows Cloudflare to identify production issues on clients.
session
cf_chl_rc_ni
These cookies are for internal use which allows Cloudflare to identify production issues on clients.
session
cf_chl_rc_i
These cookies are for internal use which allows Cloudflare to identify production issues on clients.
session
__cfwaitingroom
The __cfwaitingroom cookie is only used to track visitors that access a waiting room enabled host and path combination for a zone. Visitors using a browser that does not accept cookies cannot visit the host and path combination while the waiting room is active.
session
cf_use_ob
The cf_use_ob cookie informs Cloudflare to fetch the requested resource from the Always Online cache on the designated port. Applicable values are: 0, 80, and 443. The cf_ob_info and cf_use_ob cookies are persistent cookies that expire after 30 seconds.
session
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
Name
Description
Duration
comment_author_url
Used to track the user across multiple sessions.
Session
comment_author_email
Used to track the user across multiple sessions.
Session
comment_author
Used to track the user across multiple sessions.
Session
Google reCAPTCHA helps protect websites from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions through challenges.
Name
Description
Duration
_GRECAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis.
179 days
Google Tag Manager simplifies the management of marketing tags on your website without code changes.
Name
Description
Duration
td
Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.
session
cookiePreferences
Registers cookie preferences of a user
2 years
WooCommerce is a customizable eCommerce platform for building online stores using WordPress.
Name
Description
Duration
woocommerce_items_in_cart
Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents/data changes.
session
woocommerce_cart_hash
Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents/data changes.
session
woocommerce_dismissed_suggestions__
Count of suggestion dismissals, if enabled.
1 month
woocommerce_snooze_suggestions__
Allows dashboard users to dismiss Marketplace suggestions, if enabled.
2 days
store_notice
Allows customers to dismiss the Store Notice.
session
woocommerce_recently_viewed
Powers the Recent Viewed Products widget
session
wp_woocommerce_session_
Contains a unique code for each customer so that it knows where to find the cart data in the database for each customer.
2 days
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager
1 minute
_gid
ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity
24 hours
_gali
Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked
30 seconds
_ga
ID used to identify users
2 years
__utmx
Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.
18 months
__utmv
Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.
2 years after last activity
__utmz
Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server
6 months after last activity
__utmc
Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.
End of session (browser)
__utmb
Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.
30 minutes after last activity
_gac_
Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.
90 days
__utmt
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests
10 minutes
__utma
ID used to identify users and sessions
2 years after last activity
SourceBuster is used by WooCommerce for order attribution based on user source.
Name
Description
Duration
sbjs_migrations
Technical data to help with migrations between different versions of the tracking feature
session
sbjs_current_add
Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s current visit to your store
session
sbjs_first_add
Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires)
session
sbjs_current
Traffic origin information for the visitor’s current visit to your store
session
sbjs_first
Traffic origin information for the visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires)
session
sbjs_udata
Information about the visitor’s user agent, such as IP, the browser, and the device type
session
sbjs_session
The number of page views in this session and the current page path
