Google Cloud Terraform Policy Validation
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Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
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| Fact | Google Cloud Terraform Policy Validation | Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Policy library | Using the tool requires a policy library and the Google Cloud CLI `terraform-tools` component. | The project publishes an extensible policy library containing reusable constraint templates and sample constraints. |
| Purpose | gcloud beta terraform vet enforces policy compliance as part of an infrastructure CI/CD pipeline. | Gatekeeper is a validating and mutating Kubernetes webhook that enforces CRD-based policies evaluated by Open Policy Agent. |
| Validation | The tool retrieves project data with Google Cloud APIs to validate Terraform plans accurately. | Validation policies can deny, warn, dry-run, audit, or report violations without modifying resources. |
Google Cloud Terraform Policy Validation plans
- gcloud beta terraform vetFree
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper plans
- GatekeeperFree
- Open-source GatekeeperFree
Pick Google Cloud Terraform Policy Validation if…
This tool suits platform teams that want to check Terraform plans against policy in CI/CD before deployment. Security Command Center validation is for organizations with Premium or Enterprise activation and the required role.
Pick Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper if…
Gatekeeper suits teams managing Kubernetes clusters that need policy enforcement, mutation or recurring audits of existing resources. It is self-hosted and requires cluster-admin permissions to install.