From the course: Cloud Security Architecture for the Enterprise
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Documenting architectural decisions
From the course: Cloud Security Architecture for the Enterprise
Documenting architectural decisions
- [Instructor] As a cloud security architect, you'll likely be asked to prepare documentation to support architectural decisions. An architectural decision record is a key communication tool in cloud security programs. The ADR documents important decisions in a way that is transparent, traceable and actionable, especially for multi-stakeholder environments. It's important to note that ADRs are not a tool to document past actions, but a specific set of tools to facilitate decision making during the cloud program, the ADR title should be descriptive and self-contained, and the ADR should clearly articulate the context. Why is this decision needed? What are the implications to the program timeline, business or security if this decision is not taken? What are the alternatives being considered? And crucially, what is the recommended option? What are the trade-offs between the options and how is security affected by them? Be sure to include any other architecturally significant requirements…
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