How Harbr's identity controls are reshaping private data marketplaces

Organizations are constantly looking for better ways to monetize and share their data securely. But here's the challenge: traditional platforms often can't handle the complexity of modern data sharing needs. That's where Harbr comes in.

What makes Harbr's marketplace different?

Harbr has built something unique: a private data marketplace that supports multiple ways of doing business. While conventional platforms struggle with complex scenarios, Harbr thrives on them. Our platform combines powerful marketplace features with robust governance in a self-service environment that makes it easy to monetize and share data products.

The secret sauce: advanced access control

The real innovation lies in how Harbr handles identity and access. We've developed two key technologies that work together: our policy-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) system and our proprietary Organization-Based Access Controls (OBAC). These features fundamentally change how data marketplaces can operate, delivering enterprise-grade security without compromising on usability.

Understanding our IAM system

Our comprehensive IAM system provides detailed control at every level — user, organization, product, and asset. Administrators can set precise access policies to ensure compliance with both contracts and regulations. The system integrates smoothly with your existing Single Sign-On (SSO) and enterprise IAM solutions, maintaining high security standards while keeping things simple.

Here's what makes our IAM system special:

1. Fine-grained access control: We offer granular control through our policy engine, ensuring users have exactly the permissions they need — no more, no less.
2. Role-based access control: Our role-based access control makes it easy to manage permissions at scale by grouping them logically, simplifying administration for both users and organizations.
3. Enterprise integration: The system works seamlessly with your existing SSO and IAM solutions, making user management straightforward.
4. Subscription-based access controls: Access to data products is managed through flexible subscription models with clear terms.
5. Controlled asset sharing: We ensure datasets are shared securely while maintaining their integrity and confidentiality.

Organization-Based Access Controls: our unique approach

Our OBAC system lets platform operators define exactly how organizations interact within the marketplace. This proprietary feature is what allows multiple business models to coexist on a single platform. Here's how it works in different scenarios:

For one-sided marketplaces

Customer organizations only see data-publishing organizations relevant to them, and producers can sell their data products without worrying about unauthorized access or competitive conflicts.

For multi-sided marketplaces

We support ecosystems with multiple data producers and consumers, enabling dynamic data sharing. Organizations can license or sell data between themselves, whether they're collaborating internally or monetizing externally.

For enterprise data sharing

Organizations can share data exclusively with designated partners — perfect for cross-department collaboration or regulated industries. This maintains strict control and compliance while enabling necessary partnerships.

Bringing it all together

Harbr integrates smoothly with major platforms like Databricks, AWS, Azure, and Google. Our governance framework, built on role-based IAM policies, gives you precise control over who can access, see, and interact with data. This comprehensive approach helps you unlock new revenue streams and build trusted data partnerships, all within one integrated platform.

Why organizations choose Harbr

• Our private marketplace is fully governed, ensuring compliance and security throughout.
• Non-technical users can work with data easily thanks to no-code self-service features.
• Advanced product management makes it simple to handle versions and updates.
• Multi-cloud and multi-tenant support lets you operate across clouds while maintaining strict access control.

Ready to transform your data strategy?

Together with partners like Databricks and AWS, we're offering a new kind of private data marketplace - one that truly combines flexibility, security, and governance. Our advanced IAM and OBAC systems are what set us apart, enabling various business models to succeed on a single platform. Whether you're looking to monetize, collaborate, or distribute data, we provide the tools to scale your data sharing strategy effectively and securely.

Reach out to learn how Harbr can enhance your data marketplace strategy.