Cross-Domain Policy Enforcement for Data Access and Governance in Data Mesh Systems

  • Authors

    • Dr. Tharindu Jayasinghe Associate Professor, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/30715717/IJDEIC-2019PII5M8C

    Published 10-09-2019

  • Data Mesh, Cross-Domain Policy Enforcement, Data Governance, Data Access Control, Decentralized Data Architecture, Federated Governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Policy Enforcement Framework, Data Security, Data Privacy, Compliance, Federated Identity Management

    Issue

    Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    T. Jayasinghe, “Cross-Domain Policy Enforcement for Data Access and Governance in Data Mesh Systems”, IJDEIC, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 01–12, Oct. 2019, doi: 10.67228/30715717/IJDEIC-2019PII5M8C.

  • Abstract

    Data Mesh is an emerging architectural paradigm aimed at addressing the complexities of scaling data management in large, decentralized organizations. With the rapid expansion of data and its increasing domain-specific nature, enforcing consistent data access policies across multiple domains has become one of the critical challenges for data governance. This paper explores the complexities and methodologies for implementing cross-domain policy enforcement within a Data Mesh system, where data ownership and access are distributed among different business units. We provide a detailed analysis of the issues surrounding data access, security, and compliance in such an architecture. Furthermore, we propose a novel framework for managing and enforcing cross-domain policies in a federated data governance context, leveraging existing access control models and modern policy enforcement technologies. Through case studies and real-world examples, we illustrate the challenges and solutions in maintaining security, transparency, and compliance in Data Mesh systems. The paper concludes with a discussion of future directions for research and development in cross-domain policy enforcement, emphasizing scalability, consistency, and the integration of new technologies.

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