Identifying Security Risks, potential security risks and vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

Ensuring that the design adheres to relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices.

Validating Security Controls and mechanisms specified in the design are appropriate and effective in mitigating risks.

Assess overall architecture and components to ensure they are designed in a way that promotes security and doesn't introduce unnecessary vulnerabilities.

Recommendations regarding security posture of the design, including adjustments to security controls, configuration settings, and implementation choices.

Network Security designing and implementing measures to secure the organization's network infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), and network segmentation.

Endpoint Security  securing individual devices (endpoints) such as computers, laptops, smartphones, and IoT devices. It often involves antivirus software, anti-malware tools, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) ensures that only authorized users have access to specific resources and data. It involves practices like user authentication, single sign-on (SSO), role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Data Security strategies to protect data both at rest and in transit. Encryption techniques, data loss prevention (DLP) tools, and secure data storage practices fall under this category.

Application Security securing software and applications against vulnerabilities and attacks. This involves secure coding practices, regular security testing (such as penetration testing), and application firewalls.

Cloud Security configuring cloud resources securely, managing access controls, and implementing encryption for data stored in the cloud.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response implementation of security monitoring tools to detect and respond to potential security breaches. Incident response plans detail the steps to be taken when a security incident occurs.

Physical Security digital threats, physical security measures are also important to prevent unauthorized access to hardware and sensitive locations.

Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management evaluating the security practices of these vendors is essential to prevent potential vulnerabilities.