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Automated Data Access Control & Security for Databricks

Define and enforce data access policies—from broad organizational rules to laser-focused user controls—all with an intuitive, no-code solution.

No Code Policy Management

ALTR simplifies sensitive data security with an intuitive, no-code interface, enabling teams to seamlessly apply and manage flexible, role-based policies that ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information, including PCI, PII, PHI, and other critical data types.

Easily set different access levels for users based on roles, responsibilities, or organizational needs—all without writing a single line of code.

Connect ALTR directly to your Databricks Unity Catalog Metastore for instant, frictionless setup.

Leverage Databricks tags to define and apply tailored masking policies, ensuring each tag value corresponds to the appropriate level of data visibility.

Policies are pushed down directly to Databricks, ensuring maximum query speed without compromising security.

Quickly uncover potentially sensitive data, such as PCI, PII, and PHI, across your entire metastore with ALTR’s integrated classifier.

Harness the speed and precision of Google DLP to automatically classify data and receive actionable results within minutes.

View detailed classification results in ALTR’s Classification Report, making it easy to understand where sensitive data resides.

Apply targeted access policies instantly based on data categories and tags, ensuring consistent security across your ecosystem.

Comprehensive Data Classification

ALTR’s built-in classification capabilities ensure no sensitive data is left unsecured across your Databricks Unity Catalog metastore. With intelligent automation and user-friendly tools, identifying and protecting critical data has never been easier.

Shift Left & Seamless Interoperability

ALTR’s advanced architecture takes data governance and security to the next level by extending robust features from platforms like Databricks upstream into data pipelines and catalogs.

Secure sensitive data at every stage, from its origin to the cloud, ensuring end-to-end protection across your ecosystem.

Leverage your existing cloud infrastructure to unlock actionable insights, even as data moves through your pipelines.

Extend ALTR’s powerful capabilities seamlessly, maintaining consistent security and governance across all points of your data journey.

Why ALTR is the Smart Choice for Databricks Security

Faster Adaptability to Business Needs

Quickly adjust data policies with ALTR’s no-code approach, accelerating time-to-value for evolving projects and regulations.

Reduced Risk and Enhanced Compliance

Granular controls and automated classification protect sensitive data, minimizing breaches and ensuring compliance.

Increased Efficiency and Cost Savings

Streamlined policy management frees resources for strategic projects, reducing operational costs and boosting performance.

Accelerated Use of Unity Catalog

ALTR’s seamless integration protects your metastore data, unlocking the full potential of Unity Catalog with ease.

Secure, Scalable Innovation

ALTR’s seamless integration and end-to-end governance unlock data value while ensuring scalability and long-term resilience.

Aligned Governance and Security

Governance teams automate policies for user needs, while security teams keep data access within approved limits.

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