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The Six EA Domains

Six main domains plus strategic alignment as a cross-cutting element. Each domain has a national reference model and DGA guidance.

Overview

In brief

  • Six main domains covering all aspects of Enterprise Architecture.
  • Each domain has a national reference model and DGA guidance.
  • Strategic alignment is a cross-cutting element linking entity objectives, digital transformation, and EA outputs.

Business Architecture

The foundational element and main entry point into EA. Links entity strategies with technology enablers: capabilities, services, processes, structure, policies.

Beneficiary Experience Architecture

A newly introduced domain focused on designing and improving beneficiary experience by analysing interaction points and identifying needs.

Application Architecture

Central hub connecting business and beneficiary experience with technical domains. Defines digital applications for business and services.

Data Architecture

Defines and develops data assets, sources, and ownership. Applies classification, structuring, and storage policies to support decision-making.

Technology Architecture

Defines and develops technical infrastructure: equipment, systems, and networks for digital infrastructure provision.

Security Architecture

Identifies and updates tools and services to protect technical assets from breaches and threats, and addresses technical vulnerabilities. Supports NCA compliance requirements.

Domain relationships

The development cycle begins with Business Architecture as the primary entry point and flows through the domains, while Security Architecture acts as a cross-cutting domain that covers all components.

Business
Beneficiary Experience
Applications
Data
Technology
Security

Strategic alignment

Strategic alignment is a cross-cutting element in the general component model. It links entity objectives, digital transformation strategy, and EA outputs across all six domains.

The national methodology applies each domain's requirements independently within an integrated development cycle. Each domain has its own national reference model.

Related topics

National methodology

Reference models

Six EA Domains | NORA | SAHM