Architecture, security standards, and frameworks
Knowing then what the purpose of the architect is and where/how they might be involved, it's important to spend some time talking about the process that they employ to get there. In beginning this discussion, it's important to recognize that much of that process will be unique and adapted to the organization employing it. We've seen that the goals of the security architect, what they're responsible for, and the role that they play within a given organization can vary depending on a few different factors: the organization itself, the scope and focus of the architect's role, and so on. These same factors will play a role in the process that the architect will follow to realize the results the organization needs.
Secondly, we've purposefully refrained from discussing much about the mechanics of how the architect approaches these tasks. We'll get there – but for now, we want to make sure that...