Terraform guardrails are automated policies and controls that validate infrastructure changes before they are applied. This covers four main types: security (blocking open S3 buckets, enforcing encryption), compliance (OPA/Rego policies for SOC2/HIPAA), cost controls (Infracost integration), and operational safety (preventing accidental deletions). Implementation approaches include policy-as-code with OPA, pre-commit hooks with tools like TFLint/Checkov/Trivy, and workflow approvals with manual review steps. Best practices include starting in advisory mode, using modules as built-in guardrails, mandatory resource tagging, layered defenses, and securing state files. The post also covers how Spacelift's orchestration platform supports these guardrails natively.
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