Guideline for Implementing the National Enterprise Architecture Methodology
A single national reference that defines the EA domains and principles, sets out one seven-stage methodology, and provides a national reference model for each domain.
NORA
Section I: Domains and Principles
The six domains
Business Architecture
Beneficiary Experience Architecture
Applications Architecture
Data Architecture
Technology Architecture
Security Architecture
Business Architecture
The first entry point into EA, linking entity strategy to its technical enablers, capabilities, and services.
Beneficiary Experience Architecture
Designing and improving the beneficiary experience by mapping every interaction point and identifying needs.
Application Architecture
The link between business and beneficiary experience on one side and the technical domains on the other.
Data Architecture
Entity data assets covering sources, ownership, classification, structuring, and storage, aligned with NDMO requirements.
Technology Architecture
Technical infrastructure components from equipment to systems and networks for a secure and reliable digital base.
Security Architecture
Protecting technical assets from breaches and threats in line with National Cybersecurity Authority requirements.
Section II: The National Methodology
The seven stages
Stage 1: Defining the Scope
Stage 2: Diagnosing the Current Situation
Stage 3: Exploring Future Trends
Stage 4: Designing the Future State
Stage 5: Analysis of EA Gaps
Stage 6: Developing the Roadmap
Stage 7: Managing EA Requirements
01
Defining the Scope
02
Diagnosing the Current Situation
03
Exploring Future Trends
04
Designing the Future State
05
Analysis of EA Gaps
06
Developing the Roadmap
07
Managing EA Requirements
Section III: National Reference Models
One national reference model per EA domain, built on the EA Content Metamodel that defines every component used to document the architecture.
The national reference models
National Reference Model for Business Architecture
National Reference Model for Beneficiary Experience Architecture
National Reference Model for Applications Architecture
National Reference Model for Data Architecture
National Reference Model for Technology Architecture
National Reference Model for Security Architecture
Governance and Maturity
EA governance inside the entity, and measuring the maturity of business and technology capabilities within the national methodology.
Applying NORA inside the entity
Setting up the EA practice inside the entity, and the practical guides that go with the national methodology for building the team, tasks, procedures, and KPIs.
