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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Here is an overview of Data-Centric Architecture and Application-Centric Architecture for Security:
Data-Centric Architecture
Protects the data itself, regardless of where it is stored or processed.
Benefits
Challenges
Application-Centric Architecture
Protects the applications that access and process data
Benefits
Challenges
Use Cases
Data-Centric Architecture
Application-centric architecture
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.