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SABSA Security Architecture Assessment - ToolWeb

🛡️ SABSA Security Architecture Assessment

Comprehensive Enterprise Security Architecture Maturity Analysis

Aligned with SABSA Framework & ITIL v3 Service Management

💎 Professional Assessment: 400 Coins 🪙

📊 What You'll Get:

Comprehensive maturity assessment across all 5 SABSA architecture layers
Detailed scoring for each of the 6 SABSA dimensions (Assets, Motivation, Process, People, Location, Time)
Gap analysis identifying security architecture weaknesses
Prioritized remediation recommendations
Visual maturity heat map and downloadable PDF report
Compliance mapping to ISO 27001, NIST, and industry frameworks

🎯 Layer 1: Contextual Architecture

Business-driven security requirements: Focuses on understanding business context, drivers, and strategic goals that inform security decisions.

📦 ASSETS (What) - Business Driver Development

Business drivers for security have been clearly identified and documented

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Regular benchmarking against industry security standards and best practices is performed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security strategy is aligned with overall business strategy and objectives

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🎯 MOTIVATION (Why) - Business Risk Assessment

Internal and external risk factors impacting the business have been thoroughly analyzed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Organization maintains current understanding of threat landscape and emerging risks

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Compliance and regulatory requirements are identified and tracked

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⚙️ PROCESS (How) - Service Management

Security service capabilities are defined and managed to provide value to customers

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Clear value proposition exists for security services provided to the business

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

👥 PEOPLE (Who) - Relationship Management

Relationships with service providers and customers are actively managed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Executive leadership provides visible support for security initiatives

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

📍 LOCATION (Where) - Point-of-Supply Management

Security service delivery points and supply chain are mapped and managed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Geographic and jurisdictional security requirements are addressed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⏰ TIME (When) - Performance Management

Business-driven performance targets are defined for security services

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Strategic security roadmap with timelines exists and is maintained

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

💡 Layer 2: Conceptual Architecture

Security attributes and risk management: Defines what security means for the organization through business attributes and risk objectives.

📦 ASSETS (What) - Proxy Asset Development

Business attributes profile with performance criteria and KPIs has been defined

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Information classification scheme is established and consistently applied

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Comprehensive asset inventory including data, systems, and services is maintained

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🎯 MOTIVATION (Why) - ORM Objectives & Risk Analysis

Operational Risk Management (ORM) framework with clear objectives is established

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Risk appetite and tolerance levels are defined and documented

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Threat modeling is performed for critical business processes and assets

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⚙️ PROCESS (How) - Service Delivery Planning

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for security services are defined and tracked

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and disaster recovery plans exist and are tested

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Financial planning and ROI analysis for security investments is performed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

👥 PEOPLE (Who) - Service Management Roles

Security roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks are clearly defined

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security culture and values are embedded throughout the organization

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

📍 LOCATION (Where) - Service Portfolio

Security service catalog is maintained and accessible to stakeholders

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Planning and maintaining comprehensive service portfolio for all security domains

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⏰ TIME (When) - Service Level Definition

Service performance criteria and targets are defined and monitored

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

SLA targets for incident response, change management, and problem resolution are established

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🔧 Layer 3: Logical Architecture

Security services and mechanisms: Details logical security services, processes, and organizational structures needed to achieve security objectives.

📦 ASSETS (What) - Asset Management

Knowledge management systems for security information are implemented

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Release and deployment management processes for security controls are established

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Configuration management database (CMDB) tracks security-relevant configuration items

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🎯 MOTIVATION (Why) - Policy Management

Comprehensive security policy framework is developed and maintained

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Policy compliance auditing and enforcement mechanisms are in place

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security standards and guidelines are documented and communicated

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⚙️ PROCESS (How) - Service Delivery Management

Security incident management process with defined workflows is operational

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security change management and approval workflows are documented and followed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Problem management process identifies and resolves root causes of security issues

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Supplier and third-party security management processes are established

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

👥 PEOPLE (Who) - Access Management

Access management processes control user privileges and permissions

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Identity and account lifecycle management is automated and audited

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security awareness training programs are delivered regularly to all staff

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

📍 LOCATION (Where) - Configuration & Capacity Management

Service catalog management maintains current security service offerings

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Capacity planning ensures adequate security resources and infrastructure

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Availability management ensures security services meet agreed uptime requirements

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⏰ TIME (When) - Performance Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and reporting of security service performance against KPIs

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) are tracked and reported to management regularly

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🏗️ Layer 4: Physical Architecture

Security infrastructure and technology: Defines physical security infrastructure, technology components, and operational procedures.

📦 ASSETS (What) - Asset Security & Protection

Physical security controls protect critical assets and facilities

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Data protection mechanisms including encryption and DLP are deployed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Change management and software integrity controls are implemented

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🎯 MOTIVATION (Why) - Operational Risk Data Collection

Security monitoring systems collect and analyze operational risk data

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Centralized log management and SIEM solutions are deployed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Threat intelligence feeds and vulnerability scanning tools are utilized

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⚙️ PROCESS (How) - Operations Management

Incident response procedures with defined escalation paths are operational

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Job scheduling and batch processing security controls are implemented

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Disaster recovery procedures are documented, tested, and regularly updated

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

👥 PEOPLE (Who) - User & Service Desk Support

Security-aware service desk provides first-line support for security issues

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Request fulfillment processes handle security-related service requests

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

📍 LOCATION (Where) - Service Resources Protection

Network security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS are deployed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Environmental and physical security management controls data centers

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Endpoint protection including antivirus and EDR solutions are deployed

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⏰ TIME (When) - Service Performance Data Collection

Automated collection and analysis of security service performance data

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Systems and service monitoring architecture provides real-time visibility

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🔧 Layer 5: Component Architecture

Security products and tools: Specifies actual security products, tools, and technologies that implement security controls.

📦 ASSETS (What) - Tool Protection & Maintenance

Security tools and products are themselves secured and hardened

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Patch management processes ensure security tools are up-to-date

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Inventory of all security products and tools is maintained and tracked

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🎯 MOTIVATION (Why) - ORM Tools & Analysis

GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) tools support risk analysis and reporting

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Vulnerability management and scanning tools are deployed enterprise-wide

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Threat intelligence platforms aggregate and analyze security threats

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⚙️ PROCESS (How) - Tool Deployment & Management

Security tool selection follows defined procurement and evaluation process

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security tools are integrated through APIs and orchestration platforms

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security tool deployment follows project management best practices

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

👥 PEOPLE (Who) - Personnel & Training

Comprehensive training programs exist for security tool administrators

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Recruitment and onboarding processes for security personnel are defined

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security awareness tools deliver ongoing education to all users

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

📍 LOCATION (Where) - Physical & Logical Deployment

Security tools are deployed across all critical network segments and locations

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Cloud security tools (CSPM, CWPP, CASB) protect cloud environments

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

⏰ TIME (When) - Monitoring & Analysis Tools

Real-time monitoring and alerting tools provide security visibility

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Security analytics and reporting platforms provide insights and metrics

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

Executive dashboards display security posture and key metrics

Maturity Level: 1-Initial 2-Managed 3-Defined 4-Quantified 5-Optimized

🛡️ Security Architecture Assessment Results

Your organization's SABSA maturity analysis