Secure and govern Unity Catalog objects in Azure Databricks
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Learn to implement comprehensive security and governance for your data assets in Azure Databricks using Unity Catalog. Master access control strategies, fine-grained permissions, credential management, and governance practices to build a secure and compliant data platform.
In this learning path, you'll learn how to secure and govern your data estate with Unity Catalog. You'll start by implementing robust security controls, including table and schema-level permissions, row filtering, and column masking. You'll discover how to manage credentials securely using Azure Key Vault, service principals, and managed identities. Then, you'll explore governance capabilities such as data lineage tracking, audit logging, and attribute-based access control. Finally, you'll learn to share data securely with external parties using Delta Sharing. By the end, you'll be equipped to build a secure, compliant, and well-governed data platform that meets enterprise requirements.
Prerequisites
- Good understanding of Azure Databricks workspaces and Unity Catalog concepts
- Familiarity with SQL and data access patterns
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Azure security fundamentals
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Modules in this learning path
Unity Catalog provides centralized governance and security for data assets in Azure Databricks. This module explores how to secure Unity Catalog objects through access control strategies, fine-grained permissions, credential management, and authentication mechanisms. You'll learn how to implement table and schema-level security, enforce row and column filtering, securely access secrets from Azure Key Vault, and authenticate data access using service principals and managed identities.
This module covers essential governance practices in Unity Catalog, enabling you to secure, monitor, and manage your data estate effectively. You will learn how to implement fine-grained access control, track data lineage, configure audit logs, and share data securely.