CSE 410: Security Architecture

This course provides a comprehensive overview of designing and evaluating robust security architectures within enterprise environments. Students move beyond foundational concepts to explore layered defense models, identity and access management frameworks, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Topics include integrating cryptographic controls, establishing secure communication channels, leveraging threat intelligence, and applying architecture frameworks such as SABSA or TOGAF. Students will also assess emerging technologies and evolving regulatory requirements to ensure that architectures remain adaptive and forward-looking. Upon completion, they will be able to create strategic, standards-based security designs that protect complex systems against diverse threats.