CloudNativeSecurityCon North America 2024

Policy-as-Code is a pivotal tool for security across various domains, particularly in its role as an enabler of admission control. By managing access and evaluation, it fortifies the security posture by facilitating scrutiny and decisive actions. Expanding beyond its role in admission control, Policy-as-Code extends its reach to compliance and security auditing functions. Through automation, it streamlines traditionally cumbersome tasks, benefiting system owners and ensuring continuous reporting on compliance status against established thresholds. This presentation delves into the versatile application of both governance and policy for conducting seamless, ongoing audits across diverse environments. From infrastructure to applications, it underscores the potential of policy-driven approaches in achieving comprehensive compliance. Furthermore, it advocates for collaborative efforts in shaping reference architectures that support automated Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks.