What is Systems Security Engineering and ISO 15288?
Systems Security Engineering (SSE) within ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 refers to embedding security considerations throughout the system lifecycle-from design and development to operation and decommissioning. It ensures that security is not an afterthought but a core design principle.
This approach aligns with standards such as NIST SP 800-160 and frameworks like SABSA, focusing on building resilient and secure systems from the ground up.
What is Systems Security Engineering used for?
SSE is used to reduce risk by integrating Security Controls early in system design. It helps organizations address vulnerabilities proactively rather than reactively.
Security architects use SSE to improve Security Posture, support Defense in Depth, and align system development with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) objectives.
