LAYER ARCHITECTURE
How ABIS operates as an intelligence layer above your systems
Stack Position
Behavioral intelligence is not a monolithic service. It's a layer. Understanding where ABIS sits in your architecture determines how effectively it protects your system.
- Layered architecture principles
- Horizontal security layer placement
- API gateway integration
- Request flow directionality
- Fallback strategies
Middleware Position
Strategic positioning determines everything. Place ABIS correctly in your middleware chain, and you gain security without sacrificing performance.
- Middleware order and placement
- Selective vs global middleware
- Async execution patterns
- Fail-open behavior
- Conditional middleware application
Defense in Depth
ABIS is not a replacement for existing security—it's an additional layer. Effective security architecture means designing ABIS as a checkpoint that enhances UX.
- Layered security model
- Separation of analysis and enforcement
- Graceful degradation
- Risk-based step-up authentication
- Comprehensive audit logging
Speed Optimization
Every millisecond matters. Adding ABIS to your stack shouldn't degrade user experience. Optimize latency through parallelization, timeouts, and intelligent request routing.
- Latency budget allocation
- Parallel execution
- Aggressive timeouts
- Connection pooling
- Payload minimization
- Request batching
Intelligent Caching
Caching ABIS responses reduces latency and API costs. But cache behavioral data incorrectly, and you'll miss real-time threats. Balance freshness with performance.
- Cache strategy patterns
- Multi-tier caching
- Risk-based TTL
- Cache invalidation
- Probabilistic early refresh
Resilience Patterns
When ABIS fails, your application shouldn't. Circuit breakers prevent cascade failures, protect system resources, and enable graceful degradation during outages.
- Circuit breaker states
- Failure threshold configuration
- Half-open state testing
- Fail-open behavior
- Metrics and monitoring
Course Overview
This course teaches you how ABIS operates as a horizontal security layer in your application stack. You'll learn architectural patterns, integration points, and how to position ABIS effectively within your system.
What You'll Learn
- ✓Layered architecture principles
- ✓ABIS integration patterns
- ✓Middleware implementation
- ✓Request flow optimization
- ✓Fallback and resilience strategies
Prerequisites
- •Understanding of web application architecture
- •Familiarity with Express.js or similar frameworks
- •Knowledge of middleware patterns
- •Completed ABIS API Fundamentals course