A Practical Guide To Kubernetes Policy as Code

Explore a comprehensive 30-minute conference talk from CNCF that provides practical guidance on implementing Kubernetes Policy as Code (PaC). Four industry experts—Jim Bugwadia from Nirmata, Rita Zhang from Microsoft, Andy Suderman from Fairwinds, and Joe Betz from Google—share their collective knowledge on building robust policy solutions for Kubernetes environments. Learn what Policy as Code is, why it's crucial for security, compliance, and governance, and how to effectively implement it in your organization. Discover practical approaches to using built-in Kubernetes features like ValidatingAdmissionPolicy and MutatingAdmissionPolicy alongside CNCF policy engines such as OPA/Gatekeeper and Kyverno to manage your complete PaC lifecycle. This expert panel brings together representatives from key Kubernetes policy projects and working groups to help you navigate the complex landscape of Kubernetes policy options and implementation strategies.