Derived from SABSA Matrix

SABSA Matrix

The canonical six-by-six security architecture grid with live readiness per layer, exportable as a working Excel file.

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When a security architecture needs locating against the full SABSA artefact map.

What you need and what you get

You'll need

A readiness judgement per SABSA layer

You'll get

The scored matrix, downloadable as PNG or PowerPoint
An Excel matrix with the full artefact names and readiness

SABSA matrix: six layers by six questions, the 36 artefacts in one grid

The six SABSA layers from Contextual to Operational cross the six questions What, Why, How, Who, Where and When; every cell names the artefact a security architect produces at that intersection.

Score each layer's readiness from one to five and the rail shows where the architecture is actually evidenced. Strong layers tint; the unscored rows are usually the ones nobody owns.

Score each layer and the matrix rail fills in as you go. The overall readiness and what to do next appear here.