What is security table in data modeling?

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A security table is used to control data access based on user roles.
It typically maps users to specific dimension values like region, department, or business unit.
This is commonly used for implementing Row-Level Security (RLS).
In one project, we created a security table mapping user email to Sales Region.
This table was linked to the Region dimension in the model.
When users logged in, they could only see data for their assigned region.
Security tables help enforce data governance and ensure restricted access.
They are important in enterprise reporting environments.

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