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Unlocking Policy as Code: Mastering Open Policy Agent and Gatekeeper for Kubernetes
DevOps DevSecOps Cloud Security Kubernetes Platform Engineering
EP AI 2026-06-30

Unlocking Policy as Code: Mastering Open Policy Agent and Gatekeeper for Kubernetes

In this episode, we dive into the world of policy as code, exploring Open Policy Agent and Gatekeeper for Kubernetes and enterprise compliance. Tune in for a deep dive on Rego language, testing, and policy distribution. Our hosts discuss real-world applications and best practices for implementing policy as code in your organization.

Speakers: daniel, diana
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Show Notes

This episode covers the fundamentals of Open Policy Agent and Gatekeeper, including Rego language basics, testing with opa test, and policy distribution using OPA Bundle Server. We also explore Gatekeeper ConstraintTemplates and Constraints, Mutation policies, and integration with Conftest for IaC and CI pipeline policy checks. Additionally, our hosts discuss OPA integration with Envoy for authorization and Styra DAS for enterprise policy management. For further reading, check out the Open Policy Agent documentation and the Gatekeeper repository on GitHub.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the basics of Rego language and how to write effective policies
  • Learn how to test and distribute policies using opa test and OPA Bundle Server
  • Discover how to use Gatekeeper ConstraintTemplates and Constraints for policy enforcement
  • Explore the benefits of integrating OPA with Envoy and Styra DAS for enterprise policy management
  • Apply policy as code principles to your Kubernetes and cloud security workflows

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DevOps|DevSecOps|Cloud Security|Kubernetes|Platform Engineering #Open Policy Agent #Gatekeeper #Policy as Code #Kubernetes Security #Rego Language

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