Open Policy Agent (OPA) Introduction and Deep Dive

Dive into the world of Open Policy Agent (OPA) with this comprehensive 41-minute conference talk presented by Anders Eknert from Styra and Will Beason from Google at a CNCF event. Explore the fundamentals of OPA, its functionality, and its applications in Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD, and cloud environments. Learn about the latest features and updates in OPA and OPA Gatekeeper, including changes to frameworks, behavioral modifications, external data integration, and the Gator CLI. Discover insights on OPA's performance capabilities, policy handling, and the reasons behind using Rego. Gain knowledge on implementing OPA for user experience and front-end applications, and understand its learning curve. Address common questions about OPA's coexistence with other systems, policy discovery, and management strategies. Perfect for those interested in policy and security in cloud-native technology.