Access Governance at a Data Source Level
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To view access governance details for a specific data source:
Click on the Data Sources tab from the top navigation bar.
In the list view, select any data source by clicking on its name under the Data Source Name column.
The dedicated page for that data source will open.
From the left-hand side panel, click on Governance.
A dropdown menu will appear—select Dashboard to access the access governance overview for the selected data source.
Dashboard
The Access Governance dashboard at the data source level provides a centralized overview of user, group, and object-level access to sensitive data across connected systems.
Users Overview: Displays the total number of users and highlights:
Users with access to sensitive data (e.g., 20 users)
User breakdown by type (Employees vs. Contractors)
Groups Overview: Shows the total number of groups and:
Number of groups with access to sensitive data
Distribution between those with and without sensitive access
Entities Data Access by Users: A donut chart showing how many users have access to entities (e.g., 6 users across 86 entities). Helps visualize data reachability and usage patterns.
Objects with Open Access:
Total open objects (e.g., 16)
A bar graph of top departments with open access
Highlights departments like Sales responsible for most exposure
Objects with Excessive Access:
Total objects with excessive permissions (e.g., ~4 objects)
Departmental breakdown of over-privileged access
Helps flag risk from improper access controls
Unresolved Alerts: Lists critical issues requiring attention, such as:
Data shared publicly (e.g., “My Company Data Open to the World”)
Sensitive customer data exposure
Each alert links to detailed insights and remediation steps
Objects
The Objects section at the data source level provides visibility into all data objects owned by individuals or departments, along with insights into their sensitivity and access risk.
1. All Objects Tab
This tab displays the total number of data objects owned by each individual, with a breakdown of how many are classified as sensitive.
Example:
Owner: Kasim Sharif
Total Objects: 330
Sensitive Objects: 223
2. Open Access Tab
This view highlights objects that are accessible to a wide group of users, either internally or externally—posing a risk of unauthorized access.
Example:
Owner: Kasim Sharif
Open Access Objects: 16
Sensitive Open Access Objects: 16
3. Excessive Access Tab
This tab identifies objects where access levels exceed the required permissions, such as users with unnecessary edit or share rights.
Example:
Owner: Kasim Sharif
Excessive Access Objects: 4
Sensitive Objects with Excessive Access: 4
Users
The Users section provides a department-wise breakdown of all users who have access to data within a specific data source.
User Distribution by Department: Users are grouped into tiles based on their department (e.g., Finance, Sales, HR, Legal, etc.). Each tile shows:
Department name
Number of users in that department
Example:
Unknown: 111 users
Finance: 9 users
Sales: 9 users
HR1: 8 users
Others: Product, Legal, HR, Marketing
Note- Users can switch between grid and list view for ease of navigation.
Groups
The Groups section provides a comprehensive view of all user groups associated with a data source.
Group Overview Cards: Each card represents a group and displays:
Group Name
Number of Members in the group
Example:
PMUX: 5 members
test_inbox: 3 members
kaiftest, Scale test 5, hussnain_site: 2 members each
Note- Switch between grid and list views for easier navigation based on preference.
