Leveraging a policy engine for policy-as-code practices

In the contemporary landscape of software development, the way we ensure security and compliance within our systems has significantly evolved. A pivotal aspect of this evolution is the adoption of policy-as-code practices, which enable the integration of governance and security policies directly into the development and operational processes. Within this context, policy engines such as Kyverno [4] and Open Policy Agent (OPA) [5] play a crucial role. These tools empower organizations to define and enforce their security, compliance, and governance requirements as code, thereby ensuring consistent application and transparency across their infrastructures and applications.

Kyverno and OPA are both powerful, flexible tools designed specifically to implement policy as code in Kubernetes environments and beyond. Kyverno focuses on simplifying Kubernetes security by using a user-friendly, Kubernetes-native syntax that allows developers...