2021-11-30T08:48:00Z

What is Data-Centric vs Application-Centric security architecture?

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2023-10-04T19:58:32Z
Oct 4, 2023

Here is an overview of Data-Centric Architecture and Application-Centric Architecture for Security:



Data-Centric Architecture



  • Focus

Protects the data itself, regardless of where it is stored or processed.




  • Benefits

    • May provide a more comprehensive view of data security

    • May be used for Data Protection, whether in transit or at rest

    • May be used to implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and other data protection measures




  • Challenges

    • May be complex to implement and manage

    • May require a thorough understanding of the data landscape





Application-Centric Architecture



  • Focus

Protects the applications that access and process data




  • Benefits

    • Implementation and management may be easier

    • May require less understanding of the data landscape




  • Challenges

    • Could leave data vulnerable for applications that are not secured properly

    • May not be able to protect data in transit and at rest.





Use Cases



Data-Centric Architecture




    • Financial Services

    • Healthcare

    • Government



Application-centric architecture




    • E-commerce

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Manufacturing




They say the best security architecture would depend on an organization's needs. If your organization requires protecting sensitive data regardless of where it is stored or processed, then a data-centric architecture may be a good choice. If your organization needs a simpler and more manageable security solution, you may be better off with an application-centric architecture.

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