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Network Security Architecture

What is Network Security Architecture?

The design of network security controls and their placement within the network topology to protect data and systems from threats.

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Frameworks that govern network security architecture

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5View framework →CIS Controls v8View framework →

What the standards actually require on network security architecture

Requirements naming network security architecture across 3 standards, quoted from the control text.

FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation1 control

FAA Advisory Circular 25-21 establishes the cybersecurity architecture framework for transport-category aircraft (14 CFR Part 25) covering: (a) aircraft information system domain (AISD) architecture - the cabin systems + IFE + airline operations systems isolat...

FAA-CSA-AC25-21 · Aircraft Network Security Architecture (FAA AC 25-21) - the AISD onboard-network framework →
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook1 control

Network is segmented based on trust zones with defense in depth, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure perimeter controls.

IS-IV.C.1 · Network Security Architecture →
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications1 control

ITU-T Recommendation X.805 (10/2003) Security architecture for systems providing end-to-end communications is a foundational network security architecture standard published by the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector...

X805-Scope-Architecture-3Layers-3Planes-8Dimensions-5Threats-72Cells-X.800-Series-Heritage · ITU-T X.805 Scope + Security Architecture Overview + 3 Security Layers x 3 Security Planes (9 Modules) x 8 Security Dimensions = 72 Security Perspectives + 5 Threat Categories + X.800-Series Heritage + End-to-End Network Communications →

Questions people ask about network security architecture

What is Network Security Architecture?
The design of network security controls and their placement within the network topology to protect data and systems from threats.
Why is Network Security Architecture important for compliance?
Network Security Architecture is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding network security architecture helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Network Security Architecture?
Network Security Architecture appears in the requirement text of FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation, FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications. Across these standards we have identified 3 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Network Security Architecture?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how network security architecture applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.