As infrastructure as code grows in scale and complexity, programmatic policy enforcement is critical for security, compliance, and operational consistency. HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) Terraform allows teams to codify and enforce rules using policy-as-code frameworks such as Sentinel and Open Policy Agent (OPA).

This session tackles key adoption questions: Which framework is best to start with? Which scales across multiple products? What trade-offs should you consider when choosing an approach?

You’ll learn how both frameworks integrate into Terraform workflows, the data and context they expose, and how to implement guardrails without slowing development. Real-world examples will demonstrate how organizations validate configurations, enforce security controls, and maintain compliance at scale.

We’ll also compare usability, extensibility, and cross-platform support to help you select the right solution for your environment. Whether you’re a platform engineer, DevOps practitioner, or technical decision-maker, you’ll leave with practical guidance, proven best practices, and a clear path to implementing effective policy as code for secure, well-governed infrastructure.