Complete Guide
Intermediate

Secure Architecture & Design

A comprehensive guide to building security into your systems from the ground up through threat modeling, secure design patterns, and defense-in-depth strategies.

What You'll Learn

  • Threat modeling methodologies (STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD)
  • Architecture risk analysis techniques
  • Security design patterns and anti-patterns
  • Defense-in-depth strategies
  • Zero Trust Architecture principles
  • Cloud-native security patterns

Methodology Overview

SDLC FlowSecurity Activities

Guide Sections

💡 Best Practice

Security should be built into systems from the design phase, not bolted on afterward. Use threat modeling early in the development process to identify and mitigate risks before they become expensive vulnerabilities in production.