Multi-Cloud Policy Enforcement

Multi-Cloud Policy Enforcement

Organizations using multiple cloud providers need consistent security policies across platforms. Cloud-agnostic policy languages enable single policy definitions that apply to AWS, Azure, and GCP resources. This consistency reduces security gaps from provider-specific implementations.

Policy inheritance and override mechanisms enable organizational flexibility. Global policies enforce baseline security requirements. Team-level policies add specific constraints. Project overrides handle legitimate exceptions with proper approval workflows. This hierarchy balances security with operational needs.

Infrastructure as Code security has become fundamental to cloud security. By treating infrastructure definitions as code, organizations can apply software development security practices to infrastructure management. Policy as Code extends this approach to governance, enabling scalable security enforcement. The next chapter explores secrets management in CI/CD pipelines, addressing the critical challenge of handling sensitive data in automated environments.## Secrets Management and Secure Configuration in Pipelines

Secrets management represents one of the most critical yet challenging aspects of CI/CD security. API keys, database passwords, certificates, and other sensitive data must be accessible to automated pipelines while remaining protected from unauthorized access. This chapter explores comprehensive secrets management strategies, tools, and best practices for maintaining security without sacrificing automation efficiency.