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Reading Time: 5 minutesThe escalating volume and sophistication of cyber threats, coupled with a shortage of security professionals, necessitate a shift from manual incident response (IR) to automated solutions. Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms offer a transformative approach by consolidating security operations, automating repetitive tasks, and streamlining incident handling.
Reading Time: 5 minutesBlueprint Details 1. Executive Summary: The Imperative for Smarter Threat Prioritization The cybersecurity landscape is overwhelmed by an ever-increasing volume of vulnerabilities, with over 25,000 new CVEs reported in 2022 alone. Traditional vulnerability management, often relying solely on CVSS scores, Read More …
Reading Time: 6 minutesExtended Detection and Response (XDR) is a pivotal evolution in enterprise cybersecurity. It unifies, intelligently, and automates threat detection, investigation, and response by aggregating telemetry from endpoints, networks, cloud, identity, and email into a single platform. This holistic visibility, powered by AI/ML, detects complex attacks, reduces alert fatigue, and accelerates incident containment.
Reading Time: 7 minutesCybersecurity assessment frameworks are structured methodologies guiding organizations to establish and maintain robust cybersecurity postures. They provide a roadmap for identifying, assessing, and managing risks to digital assets, enhancing resilience, streamlining operations, and building trust. Cybersecurity is a core business enabler, requiring agile, adaptive security, strong governance, and leveraging a complementary ecosystem of frameworks to tailor security to unique needs.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blueprint guides enterprise-scale implementation of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). It provides a structured, risk-based methodology for managing information security and privacy risks, crucial in today’s threat landscape.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: 2024-07-25 Version: 1.0 Part 1: Strategic Foundations 1.1 Defining the Modern Marketing Management Suite (MMS) A modern MMS is an integrated platform that has Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesInformation Technology (IT) governance has evolved from a technical control function into a strategic enterprise imperative, driven by digital transformation, complex regulations, and escalating cybersecurity threats. The modern mandate for IT governance is to ensure technology aligns with business strategy, delivers measurable value, optimizes resources, and manages risk effectively.
Reading Time: 7 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: June 13, 2025 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. Executive Summary This blueprint provides a comprehensive guide for achieving and maintaining PCI DSS 4.0 Read More …
Reading Time: 7 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: July 28, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. Executive Summary The Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA) is a foundational, open-standard methodology for Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe management of enterprise content has evolved from a back-office archival function into a strategic driver of digital transformation. The market has shifted from traditional, monolithic Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems to flexible Content Services Platforms (CSPs), and now to the era of Intelligent Content Automation.
Reading Time: 4 minutesISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). The core objective of an ISMS is to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad) of an organization’s information assets.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe modern Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved from a technical manager into a strategic business leader. In an era of enterprise-wide digital transformation, the CISO’s primary mandate is to architect digital trust, enabling secure business growth while managing cyber risk.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe role of Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) has transformed from a back-office cost center to a strategic business enabler that powers digital innovation and competitive advantage.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis document provides a condensed blueprint for establishing a security metrics program focused on driving organizational maturity.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis document provides a condensed overview of the comprehensive blueprint for selecting, vetting, and managing a security outsourcing partner.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis document provides a comprehensive blueprint for transitioning from a traditional, in-house security model to a strategic, agile, and value-aligned service-based paradigm.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Summary Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: August 21, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1.0 Executive Summary & Strategic Imperative This document provides a summarized blueprint for implementing the Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: July 26, 2024 Version: 1.0 1. The Strategic Imperative for Modernization Application modernization is a critical business initiative to update legacy software, aligning it Read More …
Reading Time: 6 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint (Summary) Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: June 1, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. The Core Dilemma: Assessor vs. Builder Mindset We are observing worldwide adoption on CISSP Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Summary Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: March 1, 2022 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 Part I: Foundational Blueprint Defining the Modern Architect: Beyond the Job Description The Cybersecurity Architect Read More …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis document provides a condensed, strategic roadmap for implementing ISO/IEC 27031 to establish a robust ICT Readiness for Business Continuity (IRBC) program.
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: July 21, 2025 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. Executive Summary 2. Deep Dive: Laravel-Specific Concerns for Enterprise Use 3. Deep Dive: MySQL-Specific Concerns Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesTable of Contents 1. Executive Summary Enterprises embracing two or more public clouds face unique security challenges: inconsistent controls, blind spots, and operational complexity. This report outlines a holistic architecture—spanning network fabric, resilient application platforms, identity-centric access, client-specific handling, and Read More …
Reading Time: 9 minutesImage Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication500-292.pdf Cloud computing has become an integral part of modern IT infrastructure, enabling enterprises to achieve scalability, efficiency, and agility. This paper discusses the Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (CCRA), including its key adoption requirements, standard bodies of knowledge Read More …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is the most cruicial part and the component of your network infrastructure, where you will be responsible to design AAA services for your employees, clients, network devices and such. Let’s breakdown some of the IAM components: Verification: Authentication: Audit, Read More …
Reading Time: 3 minutesISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). The implementation of ISO 27001 offers numerous benefits such as improved security, compliance with legal requirements, and enhanced Read More …