Amazon Athena Spark adds support for AWS PrivateLink
Amazon Athena ยท 2026-04-21
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Technical Details
| Regions | all regions where Athena Spark and PrivateLink are available |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Configure AWS PrivateLink interface endpoints to connect clients in your VPC to Amazon Athena Spark, ensuring secure communication within the AWS network for all Athena Spark APIs and endpoints.
For Platform Teams
Integrate AWS PrivateLink with Amazon Athena Spark to provide a secure, private pathway for data communication, enhancing the platform's security posture and compliance capabilities.
For Executives
Evaluate the integration of AWS PrivateLink with Amazon Athena Spark to enhance security and compliance by enabling private connectivity within the AWS network, ensuring data does not traverse the public internet.
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