Step-by-Step Guide for Implementing Enterprise Policy as Code (EPAC) using Terraform for ISO 27001 Compliance

Question

Hello Community,

I'm working on implementing Enterprise Policy as Code (EPAC) using Terraform for regulatory compliance with ISO 27001 in an Azure environment. This is my first time working with EPAC, and I am new to the concept of policy implementation using Terraform.

I am looking for a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this. Specifically:

1. How to define and deploy policies in Terraform that align with ISO 27001 requirements.
2. Any GitHub repositories or resources that provide examples or templates for EPAC implementations.
3. Any best practices or common pitfalls to avoid during the process.

I have reviewed Terraform’s documentation and some basic EPAC resources but haven't found a comprehensive guide. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

Hi Jyoti,

I'm happy to help you with your EPAC implementation using Terraform for ISO 27001 compliance.

Defining and deploying policies in Terraform that align with ISO 27001 requirements can be achieved by following these steps:

1. Define your policies in Terraform using the Azure Policy Provider. You can define policies using JSON or HCL syntax. Here is an example of a policy definition in HCL syntax: ``` resource "azurerm_policy_definition" "example" { name = "example-policy" display_name = "Example Policy" description = "This policy ensures that all resources are tagged with a specific tag." policy_rule = <

Reference Link- https://azure.github.io/enterprise-azure-policy-as-code/integrating-with-alz/

For policy Structure- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/concepts/definition-structure-basics