Data-centric security (DCS) involves technologies, processes, and policies whose focus is on the location of the data, its collection, storage, and visibility. In other words, data-centric security (DCS) seeks to protect data throughout its lifecycle rather than conventional approaches which entail securing networks, servers, and applications. Conventional approaches were not designed to accommodate extended enterprises and for this reason, can pose significant risks. The use of data-centric security (DCS) allows data to be protected regardless of the access attempt or who it is shared with, allowing for data to remain protected in dynamic business environments.