Process

“When using a formal model, there can sometimes be a temptation to get too caught up in the details of the model—to the point that people can miss out on areas of significant value that the model provides. Part of the core utility of many of the formal models is ensuring that designers sit down with various stakeholders and learn what stakeholders are trying to accomplish and create pathways to get them there in a way that doesn’t compromise security.”

– Dr. Char Sample, Chief Research Scientist—Cybercore Division at Idaho National Laboratory

The very first thing that we feel is critical to understand is the process that we’re following to complete the design. Earlier in this book, we walked through numerous architectural standards and frameworks—most of which have design processes and methodologies built into them. As you move through your career as an architect, you will need to select from these various approaches...