Information Security Architect

Primary definition

Individual, group, or organization responsible for ensuring that the information security requirements necessary to protect the organization's core missions and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and the resulting information systems supporting those missions and business processes. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1

Also known assecurity architect · cybersecurity architect · infosec architect · ISA
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source

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Individual, group, or organization responsible for ensuring that the information security requirements necessary to protect the organization's core missions and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and the resulting information systems supporting those missions and business processes. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1

Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information Security Architect. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-security-architect

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015

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The Cyber Glossary
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