Introducing Upgraded Security Controls and Compliance Certifications for Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless

Introducing Upgraded Security Controls and Compliance Certifications for Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless

Introduction:

We are thrilled to introduce a new set of security controls and compliance certifications for Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless. With Azure Databricks now certified PCI-DSS (Classic) and HIPAA (Databricks SQL Serverless) compliant, and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless certified HIPAA, PCI, and FedRAMP Moderate compliant, customers can trust us with their sensitive data. Our enhanced security and compliance add-on allows customers to process regulated and sensitive data within Databricks to meet the requirements of PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the new certifications and highlight the capabilities available to help you configure your environment securely. Take advantage of the highest standard for Databricks security with our Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On. Visit our pricing page to activate the add-on and refer to our documentation for step-by-step instructions on enabling enhanced security monitoring and compliance security profiles. Visit our Security and Trust Center for more information on Databricks security features and compliance certifications.

Full Article: Introducing Upgraded Security Controls and Compliance Certifications for Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless

New Security Controls and Certifications for Azure and AWS Databricks

Databricks, a trusted provider of data solutions, has introduced a new set of security controls and compliance certifications for Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless. These certifications, including PCI-DSS (Classic), HIPAA (Databricks SQL Serverless), and FedRAMP Moderate, allow customers to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Azure Databricks: PCI-DSS and HIPAA Compliance

Azure Databricks has achieved PCI-DSS (Classic) and HIPAA compliance certifications. These certifications, which are now generally available, demonstrate Databricks’ commitment to providing a secure environment for processing sensitive data. To enable PCI data processing in Azure Databricks workspaces, customers need to activate the Compliance Security Profile, available through the Databricks Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On.

AWS Databricks SQL Serverless: HIPAA, PCI, and FedRAMP Moderate Compliance

AWS Databricks SQL Serverless, known for its superior performance and cost-effectiveness, has obtained HIPAA, PCI, and FedRAMP Moderate compliance certifications. These certifications further enhance Databricks’ ability to meet the compliance needs of customers. The Compliance Security Profile, also available through the Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On, now supports AWS SQL Serverless Warehouses in the public preview phase.

Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On: A Comprehensive Solution

Databricks understands the importance of maintaining data security and compliance for its customers. To address this, the company has introduced the Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On. This offering consists of two components: Enhanced Security Monitoring and the Compliance Security Profile.

Enhanced Security Monitoring provides customers with increased visibility, threat protection, and security hardening for their workloads. It includes advanced features such as behavior-based malware monitoring, file integrity monitoring, and vulnerability reports. This comprehensive solution allows security event logs to be integrated with regular Databricks audit logs, simplifying security monitoring in organizations’ SIEM or Databricks platform.

The Compliance Security Profile helps customers meet and manage compliance control requirements more easily. It combines the security capabilities of Enhanced Security Monitoring with additional features like FIPS 140-2 Level 1 validated encryption modules (AWS only), AWS Nitro VM enforcement for encryption, and automatic cluster update for security updates.

Getting Started with Databricks Enhanced Security and Compliance

To activate the Databricks Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On, customers can visit the pricing page for more information. Step-by-step instructions for enabling Enhanced Security Monitoring and the Compliance Security Profile can be found in the documentation for Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless.

For more information about Databricks’ security features and compliance certifications, customers can visit the Security and Trust Center.

Conclusion

With the introduction of new security controls and compliance certifications, Databricks continues to prioritize data security and regulatory compliance. Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless now offer enhanced security features and meet industry standards, enabling customers to process sensitive data with confidence. Activate the Databricks Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On to take advantage of these robust security measures.

Summary: Introducing Upgraded Security Controls and Compliance Certifications for Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless

We are pleased to announce that Azure Databricks and AWS Databricks SQL Serverless now offer a new set of security controls and compliance certifications to assist with regulatory compliance. Azure Databricks is now certified PCI-DSS (Classic) and HIPAA (Databricks SQL Serverless) compliant, while AWS Databricks SQL Serverless is certified HIPAA, PCI, and FedRAMP Moderate compliant. These certifications are available through the Databricks Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On. Our Enhanced Security and Compliance Add-On provides enhanced security monitoring and a compliance security profile, allowing customers to meet their security and compliance requirements more easily. Visit our pricing page for more information on activating the add-on and refer to our documentation for step-by-step instructions on enabling the additional security features.

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