Evolution of Security Architecture: A Comprehensive History
The Dawn of Security Architecture The concept of security architecture has been around for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations that built walls and fortifications to protect their cities and assets. However, the modern concept of security architecture in the context of information technology (IT) began to take shape in the 1960s. According to a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the first computer security policy was developed in 1967 by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) (1). This policy marked the beginning of a new era in IT security, where the focus shifted from physical security to logical security. ...