This repository was created to serve as a structured, professional pathway for individuals who aspire to become Security Architects.
It is designed to bridge the gap between curiosity and competence by providing practical knowledge, domain mastery, real-world frameworks, and career development guidance.
The mission is simple: empower future architects to think critically, design resiliently, and lead security by design, not by accident.
- Provide a structured curriculum for aspiring and working Security Architects
- Build deep technical and strategic literacy across security domains
- Map industry frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, MITRE ATT&CK) to real-world architecture practices
- Deliver practical templates, methodologies, and reference architectures
- Support career development through learning roadmaps, certification alignment, and portfolio building
This repository is organized into structured tracks:
- Introduction – Understand the role and mindset of a Security Architect.
- Fundamentals – Learn the foundational principles such as secure design, threat modeling, and risk management.
- Security Domains – Explore detailed technical and strategic domains like IAM, cloud, network, application, and data security.
- Frameworks and Standards – Study alignment with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and more.
- Tools and Technologies – Gain insights into security tools across cloud, endpoint, identity, and detection.
- Strategic Models – Learn strategic frameworks like the ARCH Model, Zero Trust, and Security Architecture Operating Models.
- Case Studies and Examples – Analyze real-world implementations of security architecture concepts.
- Security Architecture Methodologies – Review methodologies like TOGAF, SABSA, DODAF, Zachman, and others.
- Threat Detection Methodologies – Integrate detection strategies such as the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and Threat Hunting models.
- Careers and Certifications – Build your roadmap toward security architecture roles, certifications, and portfolio excellence.
- New to Security Architecture? Start with
01_introduction/and02_fundamentals/ - Need specific frameworks? Dive into
04_frameworks_and_standards/ - Building your career? Explore
10_careers_and_certifications/ - Seeking templates and references? Visit the
resources/folder
Every section is modular but designed to build upon the previous one.
All original materials in this repository are:
- © 2025 Elemental Security Solutions, LLC
- Licensed under the MIT License
You are free to use, modify, and build upon the work with proper attribution.
Security Architecture is not simply about protecting systems. It is about designing environments that can adapt, resist, and recover. It is a discipline of engineering, business alignment, and creative judgment.
This repository is built to help you not just enter the field but thrive within it.
Welcome to the journey.