Datadog IaC Security is designed to mitigate risks associated with the rapid deployment of modern infrastructure by identifying and fixing misconfigurations in cloud-native applications. It integrates directly with Git-based workflows to scan configuration files for security issues, detect policy violations, and prevent insecure defaults, providing real-time feedback to developers without disrupting delivery. The tool offers features such as Quality Gates to block risky code merges, daily full scans for existing misconfigurations, and integration with Jira for streamlined remediation processes. Additionally, it supports various notification channels and includes a dashboard for tracking IaC security posture over time, helping security and platform teams to align their goals with engineering output and maintain compliance.