Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CSSLP CBK, 2nd Edition

Architectures

Since business objectives and technology change over time, it is important for software architectures to be strategic, holistic, and secure. Architecture must be strategic, meaning that the software design factors in a long-term perspective and addresses more than just the short-term, tactical goals. This reduces the need for redesigning the software when the there are changes in business goals or technology. By devising the architecture of software to be highly cohesive and loosely coupled, software can be scaled with minimal redesign when changes are required. Architecture must also be holistic. This means that software design is not just IT-centric in nature but is also inclusive of the perspectives of the business and other ...