G. Zachman Framework Flashcards
What is Zachman framework
A fundamental structure for enterprise architecture which provides a way of viewing an enterprise and its information systems from different perspectives, and showing how the different perspectives are related.
IT system and environments in the Zachman architecture model
They are described at a high, functional level
What does the Zachman model allow
It allows an organization to peer into cross sections of an IT environment that supports business processes. The model DOES NOT convey the relationship between IT systems.
Emergence in the Zachman model
It connects the people and process elements .
The purpose of the emergence DI is to bring focus to the way people perform their work.
What problems can emergence cause
work output deviation such as inconsistent results, errors or lapses in product or service quality.
How can an organization reduce work output deviation caused by emergence
By increasing automation, by enacting controls, and by increasing process maturity.
Enabling and Support in the Zachman model
It connects the process and technology elements.
A Requirement document
Chart listing required and desired functionality for new technologies developed to improve chances of selecting and implementing a technology that will support business processes.
What does a required document do
It fills the gap between business processes and technology.
Human Factors
The human factors connects the people and technology elements.
The purpose of the human factors is the interaction between people and information systems.
User Interface
Elements of information systems that people interact with
Why do organization employ BMIS
To better understand how their people, processes and technologies help to protect the overall organization.
BMIS helps to understand how things relate to each other.
What do a BMIS help a security strategist with during an incident , problem, or situatiuon
To identify the element or dynamic interconnectivity that corresponds to subject of the matter.
