Methods of implementing network security in a data lakehouse

The network is the lifeline of the data lakehouse. The data flows in and out of the data lakehouse through the network. The network acts as a conduit to other systems as well. Therefore, it is paramount to ensure that the network is well protected. All other data security components work in tandem with network security services. Network security aims to protect the usability and integrity of your network. It effectively manages access to the network and mitigates various threats and stops them from entering or spreading on your network.

In the previous section, we covered the network security layer at a high level. So, let's further drill down to the network security service and discuss what it entails. The following figure dives deeper into the subcomponents of network security services:

Figure 7.9 – The subcomponents of network security services

Let's break down this figure...