Overview
Instead of relying on manual checks or static documents, Policy as Code allows organizations to define rules in a machine-readable format. These rules can then be automatically tested and enforced throughout the CI/CD pipeline and in production.
Key Concepts
- Declarative Policies: Defining what the state should be, not how to achieve it.
- Automated Enforcement: Blocking deployments that violate policies.
- Version Control: Storing policies in Git for auditability and collaboration.
Benefits
- Consistency: Policies are applied uniformly across all environments.
- Speed: Automated checks are much faster than manual reviews.
- Compliance: Provides a clear audit trail of which policies were in place and when.