Security Maturity Framework

Phase 3: Architect

Design optimal security architecture and implementation plans tailored to your risk priorities

What is the Architect Phase?

Following risk analysis, this phase creates the blueprint for your security transformation. Think of it as designing and specifying the materials needed to strengthen your environment.

Rivia designs detailed security architecture including network segmentation, identity and access models, data protection mechanisms, and monitoring strategies—all with actionable implementation plans and Infrastructure-as-Code templates.

Timeline

Approximately 4-8 weeks (one-time engagement)

Pricing (one-time)

Startup: starting at $5,000

Small Business: starting at $10,000

Medium Business: starting at $15,000

Prerequisite: Completion of Assess Phase

What You Get

Comprehensive design documentation and implementation guidance ready for deployment

Security Architecture Document

Detailed diagrams and design rationale covering network segmentation, IAM, data protection, and monitoring architecture.

Implementation Plan

Phased rollout schedule with task breakdown, timeline estimates, resource assignments, and success criteria.

Infrastructure-as-Code Templates

Ready-to-deploy IaC templates and configuration guidelines for automated security deployment (as applicable).

Review & Approval Documentation

Complete record of stakeholder feedback and design validation ensuring alignment with business requirements.

Architecture Components

Network Segmentation

Logical isolation strategies, VLAN design, and micro-segmentation for least-privilege networking.

Identity & Access Management

Role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, and least-privilege IAM models.

Data Protection

Encryption strategies, key management, secure storage approaches, and data classification frameworks.

Logging & Monitoring

Centralized logging architecture, alerting strategies, and SIEM integration design.

Security Automation

Infrastructure-as-Code templates, policy-as-code, and automated compliance validation.

Validation & Testing

Phased rollout methodology, validation testing plans, and success measurement criteria.

Next Phase
Phase 4

Assure

With your security architecture in place, move to Phase 4 for continuous 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, incident guidance, and disaster recovery planning.