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Software Architecture for Busy Developers

By : Stéphane Eyskens
Book Image

Software Architecture for Busy Developers

By: Stéphane Eyskens

Overview of this book

Are you a seasoned developer who likes to add value to a project beyond just writing code? Have you realized that good development practices are not enough to make a project successful, and you now want to embrace the bigger picture in the IT landscape? If so, you're ready to become a software architect; someone who can deal with any IT stakeholder as well as add value to the numerous dimensions of software development. The sheer volume of content on software architecture can be overwhelming, however. Software Architecture for Busy Developers is here to help. Written by Stéphane Eyskens, author of The Azure Cloud Native Mapbook, this book guides you through your software architecture journey in a pragmatic way using real-world scenarios. By drawing on over 20 years of consulting experience, Stéphane will help you understand the role of a software architect, without the fluff or unnecessarily complex theory. You'll begin by understanding what non-functional requirements mean and how they concretely impact target architecture. The book then covers different frameworks used across the entire enterprise landscape with the help of use cases and examples. Finally, you'll discover ways in which the cloud is becoming a game changer in the world of software architecture. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a holistic understanding of the architectural landscape, as well as more specific software architecture skills. You'll also be ready to pursue your software architecture journey on your own - and in just one weekend!
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
1
Section 1: Introduction
3
Section 2: The Broader Architecture Landscape
6
Section 3: Software Design Patterns and Architecture Models
9
Section 4: Impact of the Cloud on Software Architecture Practices
11
Section 5: Architectural Trends and Summary

Introducing security frameworks

Before exploring security frameworks, let me describe the typical duties of a security architect. One of the best ways to identify them is to look at Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, which is the most wanted certification for security professionals. The CISSP exam covers the following topics:

  • Security and Risk Management
  • Asset Security
  • Security Architecture and Engineering
  • Communication and Network Security
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Security Assessment and Testing
  • Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Software Development Security

The list is composed of both IT and technical security topics. I don't know about you, but as a cloud architect I am heavily exposed to security demands, and I consider that being able to talk the language of a security architect is a key asset to overcome some hurdles.

A properly driven security organization revolves around...