Manage Columns
Connecting a column to ALTR enables you to enforce data access governance and advanced data security on that column. Connected columns are managed on the Data Configuration > Data Management > Columns page.
Use this page to:
- Connect columns to ALTR
- Disconnect columns from ALTR
- Update metadata about columns connected to ALTR
- View a list of columns connected to ALTR
- Indicate columns that contain tokens
- Indicate columns that are encrypted
A column that is connected to ALTR invokes ALTR’s cloud-based access control when it is queried. This process enables ALTR to apply data access rules on the column, enforce detokenization policy, and monitor and log access to the column. Refer to ALTR’s Integration Documentation for details on how this manifests for different data sources.
In this section
Section titled “In this section”- Connect Columns to ALTR — Steps to connect a column to ALTR for governance and monitoring.
- When to Connect Using Views versus Tables — Guidance on choosing between views and tables for column connections.
- Disconnect Columns from ALTR — Steps to disconnect or force disconnect a column from ALTR.