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Foundations

Security architecture begins with a coherent set of foundational principles. This section covers the conceptual and methodological bedrock on which every other domain in this wiki builds.

In this section

PageWhat it covers
Secure System DesignDefence-in-depth, least privilege, fail-secure, and architectural patterns
DARIOM LifecycleDetect, Analyse, React, Investigate, Operate, and Monitor
Zero Trust PrinciplesNever trust, always verify — the conceptual framework
Time-Based SecurityExposure time, detection velocity, and response windows

Why foundations matter

Without shared principles, security controls become siloed point-solutions that fail under adversarial pressure. Architectural thinking ties controls together into a coherent posture that can be reasoned about, audited, and improved.

Related sections: Zero Trust Architecture · Threat Modelling

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