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Security Architecture
Embed security into every layer of your architecture with practical, standards-aligned design and governance
Security Architecture
Security Architecture provides the structure for managing risk, protecting data and enabling secure business operations. It defines how security principles, controls and technologies are applied across your systems, infrastructure and processes. More than a technical blueprint, it’s a framework for making informed decisions about risk, access and accountability.
At Claria, we work with organisations to design and implement security architectures that reflect how their business actually operates. We align security controls with your data flows, cloud environments, integration platforms and governance requirements, so protection becomes part of your architecture.
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The benefits of getting Security Architecture right
When security is built into the foundation, it becomes a source of clarity, confidence and control. A well-executed security architecture does more than reduce risk: it creates structure for better decision-making and sustainable growth. Here’s what organisations gain when security is part of the design from the start:
Proactive risk management
A well-defined architecture anticipates threats and embeds controls before vulnerabilities arise.
Simplified compliance
Aligning with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS enables traceability and assurance for audits and assessments.
Improved incident response
Visibility, segmentation and control design simplify detection, response and recovery.
Business agility without compromise
Enables secure cloud adoption, remote work and integration with third parties without exposing critical systems.
Consistency across solutions
A reusable architecture framework enforces security standards across projects and vendors.
Ready to start improving your Security Architecture?
Let’s explore how your architecture can reduce risk, support compliance and create space for innovation. Talk to the Claria team and start building a security foundation that works for the long term.
Get in touchHow can we help you and what do we do?
At Claria, we embed security architecture as a fundamental part of solution design. Every High-Level Design (HLD) we produce includes a dedicated Security Architecture section, referencing industry-standard frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and NIST CSF. This ensures consistency, accountability and scalability of security controls across our clients’ environments.
Our security-centric services include:
Security-centric solution architecture
We design secure-by-design architectures that reflect your operational, regulatory and risk requirements without slowing down delivery.
Secure integration & API management
We implement authentication, authorisation and traffic controls to protect data in transit and enable safe interaction between services and platforms.
Security control mapping & risk mitigation
We benchmark your architecture against standards such as NIST, CIS Controls and ISO/IEC 27001, identifying gaps and prioritising practical remediation strategies.
Cloud security reference architectures
We create cloud and hybrid blueprints using native security capabilities from AWS, Azure and GCP, applying shared responsibility principles and best practices.
Identity and access architecture
We design and integrate IAM, SSO and federated identity solutions to enforce least privilege and improve control over access across systems and environments.
Threat modelling & control design workshops
Through early-stage design sessions, we help teams identify attack surfaces, model threats and define targeted, effective controls.
The technologies we use at Claria
Security built on proven platforms and cloud-native capabilities
Our work spans a wide range of technologies that support secure, scalable and compliant architectures. We combine best-in-class security tooling with deep expertise in integration and governance to deliver solutions tailored to your environment.
We work with the following technologies
Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Access control
We implement and integrate modern identity solutions to enforce access control and user trust across your systems.
Security controls & compliance monitoring
We help you maintain visibility and control across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, aligning with your security policies and regulatory requirements.
Cloud-native security services
We make use of built-in cloud tools to provide encryption, auditing and configuration monitoring across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
API & gateway security
APIs are often a key attack surface. We ensure secure exposure, traffic control and governance through robust API management platforms.
How to tackle these projects?
Security architecture works best when it’s treated as a design principle, not an afterthought or a compliance checkbox. At Claria, we approach each project with the goal of making security practical, structured and embedded into every stage of delivery.
We believe that effective security starts with clear principles, is shaped by collaboration and gains strength from well-defined patterns and standards.
Get in touchThis is how we help organisations move from security intent to tangible, measurable outcomes:
1. Define architectural security principles
Start with a clear set of security objectives, aligned to recognised frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, or your internal policies. These principles guide design decisions across projects and teams.
2. Include security from the outset
Embed security architecture in every high-level design (HLD) and solution blueprint to ensure controls are planned, budgeted and testable.
3. Perform risk and threat modelling
Understand where the real risks are. We conduct threat modelling and risk assessments early in the design process to prioritise controls based on impact and likelihood, not just checklists.
4. Map controls to regulatory and internal standards
We align controls with your regulatory obligations and internal standards. Using frameworks like NIST SP 800-53 and the CIS Controls, we ensure your security architecture is defensible and measurable.
5. Use proven design patterns and native tools
We accelerate delivery using secure-by-design templates, reference architectures and cloud-native controls from AWS, Azure and GCP, ensuring speed without compromising posture.
6. Collaborate across teams
Security architecture only succeeds with alignment. We bring together architects, engineers, compliance leads and stakeholders to ensure designs are understood, supported and implemented correctly.
Common mistakes made in Security Architecture initiatives
Security architecture is most effective when it’s structured, aligned and easy to apply. Yet many initiatives struggle, not because of a lack of tools or ambition, but because critical elements are missed or misaligned. Here are some of the most common missteps we help clients avoid:
Overlooking security in early design stages
When security is introduced after key architecture decisions have been made, it often leads to redesigns, delays and uneven protection. Controls are most effective when defined alongside system architecture, not layered on top.
Misunderstanding the shared responsibility model
In cloud environments, roles between provider and customer must be clearly defined. Confusion around this boundary leads to assumptions, gaps and duplicated efforts. Clarity here protects both operations and accountability.
Designing overly complex security models
Intricate permission structures and rigid enforcement mechanisms often result in poor user experience, workarounds, or reduced adoption. The most effective models are the ones that balance control with usability.
Inconsistent documentation and traceability
Without clear and consistent inclusion of security controls in high-level designs, it becomes difficult to validate, test or audit security measures over time. Documentation is a key part of operationalising trust.
Lack of alignment with business risk appetite
Security only works when it reflects the real-world risk profile of the organisation. Controls need to be contextual, proportionate and communicated clearly to gain buy-in across technical and non-technical teams.
Is your security architecture setting you up or slowing you down?
We help you avoid common pitfalls and build architectures that align with your risk and reality. Contact us to review your approach.
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Why choose Claria
A trusted partner in architecture, security, governance and integration
Security at Claria isn’t treated as a separate layer, it’s an integral part of every architecture we design. From API ecosystems and cloud infrastructure to hybrid environments and legacy modernisation, we build systems that are secure from the ground up.
Our strength lies in bringing together cross-functional expertise:
Architects who think in systems and risk models
Integration specialists who know where data flows and where it shouldn’t
DevSecOps engineers who automate security into every stage of delivery
Governance experts who ensure compliance isn’t an afterthought
We make security something your teams can maintain, not just react to
We align with leading frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001 and OWASP, but always tailor our approach to your specific environment and risk profile. The result: security that supports agility, not blocks it.
Clients trust us because we speak both the language of risk and the reality of delivery. We don’t just design for today, we architect with resilience for what’s next.
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