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Secure Architecture Principles Standard

Use this standard to document the secure engineering principles that system development activities must apply.

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Use this standard to document the secure engineering principles that system development activities must apply.

Principles

Principle Practical rule Evidence expected
Least privilege TBD TBD
Secure by default TBD TBD
Defense in depth TBD TBD
Minimize attack surface TBD TBD
Fail securely TBD TBD
Segregate trust zones TBD TBD
Protect secrets TBD TBD
Log security events TBD TBD

Minimum checks

  • Principles are tailored to the organization.
  • Principles are usable in design reviews.
  • Principles are communicated to relevant teams.
  • Principles are reviewed periodically.