A.8.27 Secure system architecture and engineering principles | ISO 27001 Control

Purpose

To ensure systems are designed with security in mind using established security principles.

Implementation Guidance

Apply security design principles (defense in depth, least privilege, fail secure)

Document system architecture and security controls

Review architecture for security weaknesses

Separate security-critical components

Design for resilience and recovery

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