Kyverno
Open SourceFundedUnified policy as code for secure, automated Kubernetes governance
About Kyverno
Kyverno is an open-source policy engine designed to secure, automate, and govern Kubernetes infrastructure and applications using familiar YAML and CEL-based policies. It enables enterprises to validate, mutate, generate, and clean up Kubernetes resources seamlessly within existing DevOps workflows. Kyverno extends beyond Kubernetes to support validation of Terraform plans, Dockerfiles, and HTTP requests, making it a versatile tool for cloud-native security and operations.
Targeted at enterprise organizations managing complex Kubernetes environments, Kyverno simplifies policy enforcement by using Kubernetes-native types and declarative syntax, reducing the learning curve for DevOps and security teams. Its production-ready architecture is trusted by leading global companies and government agencies, offering capabilities such as runtime controls, image verification, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Kyverno’s CNCF graduation underscores its maturity and community support, providing enterprises with a scalable and flexible solution for policy as code governance.
Key Capabilities
- ✓Kubernetes-native policy validation and mutation
- ✓Automated Kubernetes resource generation and cleanup
- ✓Image verification using Sigstore, Cosign, and Notary
- ✓Runtime controls and shift-left CI/CD integration
- ✓Policy exception handling and comprehensive test tooling
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