Why enterprise teams succeed with policy as code using OPA

Policy as code using the Open Policy Agent (OPA) offers enterprises a robust framework to manage and enforce policies across complex, polyglot systems, aiding compliance and operational efficiency. OPA allows organizations to express and manage policies in code, much like infrastructure as code, providing benefits such as versioning, auditing, and centralized management. At the Tyk LEAP 2.0 API governance conference, Charlie Egan from Styra highlighted how OPA can be integrated with API gateways, acting as a policy decision point that complements the enforcement role of gateways. Enterprises like Zalando and Capital One use OPA to standardize authorization processes and enhance audit capabilities, while companies such as Miro and Gusto leverage it for optimization needs, particularly in low-latency requirements. The adoption of open standards through OPA facilitates a uniform approach to policy management, helping organizations navigate the complexities of disparate technologies and strict compliance frameworks effectively.