From Foundations to Mastery
A structured guide connecting artifacts, frameworks, and courses across five competency domains. Each domain maps Dr. Nsoh's research outputs to actionable learning paths for practitioners, researchers, and students.
Every artifact follows the A-DSRM lifecycle. Every framework operationalizes identity-first security. Every course builds toward deployable competency.
How to Navigate
Competency Domains
Five interconnected domains spanning identity governance, AI security, critical infrastructure, security operations, and research methodology.
Identity & Access Governance
Master identity-centric security architectures where AuthN, AuthZ, and continuous verification form the foundational control plane for all systems—human, machine, and AI agent.
Artifacts
Courses & Learning Path
Secure Software Design
Identity-first design, Zero Trust patterns, threat modeling
Secure Application Design
Authentication, authorization, OWASP Top 10
Recommended Progression
- 1Start with CIS 3337 for foundational secure coding and identity patterns
- 2Study the ICACC Framework to understand the five governance pillars
- 3Advance to CIS 6358 for graduate-level Zero Trust architecture
- 4Explore SVX-AD and AEGIS-M for applied identity in cyber-physical systems
AI Agent Security & Governance
Develop expertise in governing autonomous AI agents through identity-scoped controls, bounded autonomy, and continuous verification—ensuring AI systems operate within defined safety envelopes.
Artifacts
Frameworks
Courses & Learning Path
Secure Software Design
AI system threat modeling, identity-first AI architecture
Innovation Leadership
AI governance, responsible innovation, research methodology
Recommended Progression
- 1Begin with the AAO Framework to understand human-AI collaboration models
- 2Study AI-SECURE-STACK for end-to-end AI pipeline security
- 3Take CIS 6358 for hands-on AI system security design
- 4Explore ICACC for formal governance operationalization
Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Build competency in securing cyber-physical systems—transportation, energy, and public safety—where identity verification, anomaly detection, and operational continuity are non-negotiable.
Artifacts
Courses & Learning Path
Intrusion Detection & Incident Response
IDS for OT/IT convergence, incident handling
Secure Software Design
Secure architecture for cyber-physical systems
Recommended Progression
- 1Start with CIS 3351 for detection and response fundamentals
- 2Study SVX-AD for applied V2I security protocols
- 3Explore PRAETORIAN-Q for post-quantum readiness
- 4Advance to AEGIS-M for multi-jurisdiction federation patterns
Security Operations & Automation
Develop operational excellence in GRC platform management, security metrics, KPI dashboards, and identity-governed automation using Python, PowerShell, and CI/CD pipelines.
Artifacts
Courses & Learning Path
Intrusion Detection & Incident Response
SOC operations, SIEM, forensics
Innovation Leadership
Security operations maturity, metrics-driven management
Recommended Progression
- 1Start with CIS 3351 for SOC fundamentals and incident response
- 2Study CYBER-AUTOMATE for GRC integration and automation patterns
- 3Explore the AAO-Defender role for AI-augmented operations
- 4Take CIS 4339 to develop security leadership and metrics capabilities
Research Methodology & Artifact Design
Master the Agile Design Science Research Methodology (A-DSRM) for building, evaluating, and iterating security artifacts that operate under real-world constraints and adversarial conditions.
Artifacts
Courses & Learning Path
Innovation Leadership
Research methodology, artifact construction, DSRM
Secure Software Design
Applied artifact design and evaluation
Recommended Progression
- 1Begin with the A-DSRM methodology artifact for theoretical foundations
- 2Take CIS 4339 for hands-on research methodology practice
- 3Explore A-DSRM Suite for tooling and workflow automation
- 4Study the AAO-Architect role for system-level design competency
Cross-Domain Connections
These domains are not silos. The following connections show how artifacts and frameworks bridge competency areas, enabling holistic security practice.
ICACC Framework bridges IAM controls to AI agent governance
AI-SECURE-STACK governs AI pipelines deployed in critical systems
CYBER-AUTOMATE enforces identity-governed automation across GRC
A-DSRM provides the iterative evaluation framework for every artifact
SOC automation patterns from CYBER-AUTOMATE apply to OT monitoring
Quick Reference Matrix
| Domain | Key Artifacts | Frameworks | Entry Course | Advanced Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Access Governance | SVX-AD, AEGIS-M, ICACC | ICACC Framework | CIS 3337 | CIS 6358 |
| AI Agent Security & Governance | AI-SECURE-STACK, ICACC | AAO Framework, ICACC Framework | CIS 4339 | CIS 6358 |
| Critical Infrastructure Resilience | SVX-AD, AEGIS-M, PRAETORIAN-Q | ICACC Framework | CIS 3351 | CIS 6358 |
| Security Operations & Automation | CYBER-AUTOMATE, A-DSRM Suite | AAO Framework | CIS 3351 | CIS 4339 |
| Research Methodology & Artifact Design | A-DSRM, A-DSRM Suite | AAO Framework | CIS 4339 | CIS 6358 |