policy-as-code

Implement policy as code for automated compliance enforcement with OPA, Sentinel, and Kyverno.

46|4|Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BagelHole/DevOps-Security-Agent-Skills --skill policy-as-code-bagelhole
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Skill: policy-as-code
Source: https://github.com/BagelHole/DevOps-Security-Agent-Skills/tree/main/compliance/governance/policy-as-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BagelHole/DevOps-Security-Agent-Skills --skill policy-as-code-bagelhole

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of manually enforcing compliance and security policies across infrastructure and applications, reducing human error and ensuring consistent adherence to standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Policy Definition: Define policies using languages like Rego (OPA), Sentinel, or Kyverno YAML.
  • Automated Enforcement: Integrate policy checks into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure deployments.
  • Use Case: Ensure all Kubernetes deployments adhere to security best practices by automatically validating them against defined policies before they are applied to the cluster.

Quick Start

Use the policy-as-code skill to validate a Kubernetes manifest against the require-labels policy.

Frequently Asked Questions about policy-as-code

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate compliance and security enforcement in CI/CD pipelines?

Automate policy enforcement by defining policies as code using OPA, Sentinel, or Kyverno, and integrating automated checks directly into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure deployments.

What is policy as code for Kubernetes deployments?

Policy as code for Kubernetes uses Kyverno YAML or Rego to automatically validate manifests against security standards before they are applied to the cluster, ensuring consistent adherence.

Can I use OPA and Sentinel to validate infrastructure-as-code deployments?

Yes, you can validate infrastructure-as-code deployments using policy languages like Rego for OPA and Sentinel to automatically enforce governance and security posture management across your infrastructure.

How do I enforce require-labels policy on Kubernetes manifests?

Enforce a require-labels policy on Kubernetes manifests by defining the rule as code, which automatically validates deployments against the policy before they are applied to the cluster.

Does policy as code work for automated governance and risk management?

Policy as code works for automated governance and risk management by replacing manual policy enforcement with automated checks, reducing human error and satisfying compliance requirements across infrastructure.

What is the best way to reduce human error in security posture management?

The best way to reduce human error in security posture management is implementing policy as code to automatically enforce compliance and security policies across all infrastructure and applications.