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#85: Why Data Security Is More Than Just Restricting Access

Apr 02, 2025

The topic of security in a data architecture isn't always just about restrictions. 

It can actually play a pivotal role in the overall design of a complete, well structured data architecture. 

 

When done right, it not only improves your ability to protect the data.

But it also:

  • Adds more efficiency to the workflow
  • Adds clarity to the overall design
  • Helps you confidently scale knowing you have things under control. 

 

So in this video we'll talk about not only areas to focus on when it comes to security, but the different benefits it can have to your overall design to make it  even more efficient and scalable.

Key Topics We'll Cover: 

  1. Key areas of impact as it relates to data architecture security
  2. Benefits of security outside of just restricting access 
  3. A recommendation for introducing changes long-term

 

Enjoy!

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