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Scale Governance Without Scaling Costs With Policy-as-Code

Mon., 25. August 2025 | 3 min read

For SMEs looking for scalability and resilience, operating in the cloud is no longer optional, it’s essential. But with rapid cloud adoption, tightening compliance requirements, and escalating security risks, keeping environments secure and cost-efficient is increasingly challenging.

Policy-as-Code (PaC) offers a smarter way forward: automated, auditable, and cost-effective governance built directly into your infrastructure workflows. It enforces standards, reduces human error, and helps SMEs pass audits with confidence, without adding headcount. Tech leaders should consider adopting PaC to bring enterprise-grade security, compliance, and cost control within reach of their SME.

Overview of Policy as Code

A policy is a codified rule or condition that governs IT operations, such as enforcing security checks before deployment or triggering automated responses to security events. Policy-as-Code (PaC) is the approach of codifying infrastructure policies, security controls, and operational standards, enabling organizations to enforce governance with the same efficiency …

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