Sentinel is a policy-as-code framework that allows you to define and enforce rules on your Terraform configurations, states, and plans1. Some of the benefits of using Sentinel with Terraform Cloud/Terraform Enterprise are:
•You can restrict specific resource configurations, such as disallowing the use of CIDR=0.0.0.0/0, which would open up your network to the entire internet. This can help you prevent misconfigurations or security vulnerabilities in your infrastructure2.
•Policy-as-code can enforce security best practices, such as requiring encryption, authentication, or compliance standards. This can help you protect your data and meet regulatory requirements3.
•You can enforce a list of approved AWS AMIs, which are pre-configured images that contain the operating system and software you need to run your applications. This can help you ensure consistency, reliability, and performance across your infrastructure4.
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•1: Terraform and Sentinel | Sentinel | HashiCorp Developer
•2: Terraform Learning Resources: Getting Started with Sentinel in Terraform Cloud
•3: Exploring the Power of HashiCorp Terraform, Sentinel, Terraform Cloud …
•4: Using New Sentinel Features in Terraform Cloud – Medium
