Immuta

Immuta is a data access governance and security platform that takes a specialized, policy-driven approach to controlling how data is accessed, shared, and used across modern cloud data environments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Immuta has carved out a distinct position in the data governance market by focusing specifically on the challenge of data access control rather than trying to be a comprehensive data management platform. This focus has made Immuta a popular choice for organizations that operate in highly regulated industries and need granular, dynamic control over who can access what data and under what conditions. Immuta's platform enables organizations to define and enforce data access policies using a combination of attribute-based access control (ABAC), purpose-based access control, and automated policy enforcement. Rather than relying on static role-based access or manual permission management, Immuta's policies are dynamic and contextual, automatically adjusting data access based on the user's role, the sensitivity of the data, the purpose of the query, and applicable regulations. This approach dramatically simplifies the challenge of managing data access at scale, particularly in environments where thousands of users need varying levels of access to sensitive data across multiple cloud platforms. The platform integrates natively with major cloud data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, Amazon Redshift, Azure Synapse, Starburst, and Google BigQuery, operating as a transparent policy enforcement layer that doesn't require data to be moved or copied. Immuta also provides data masking, anonymization, and privacy-enhancing technologies that allow organizations to share data safely while protecting sensitive information. Audit logging and compliance reporting provide the documentation needed to demonstrate regulatory compliance. Immuta is SOC 2 certified and deploys in cloud environments. The platform is particularly well-suited for data engineering and analytics teams that need to democratize access to sensitive data while maintaining strict governance and security controls. However, organizations looking for a full-featured data governance platform with cataloging, lineage, data quality, and stewardship capabilities will need to complement Immuta with other tools, as its focus is specifically on the access governance and security layer of the data governance stack.