Infrastructure as Code (IaC)allows organizations toautomate cloud infrastructure managementusingcode-based templatesinstead of manual configuration.
Key Benefits of IaC:
Version Control & Automation
IaC uses version control systems (e.g., Git) to track changes in infrastructure.
Developers can quickly deploy infrastructure updates, reducing human errors.
Ensuresconsistent, repeatable deploymentsacross environments.
Rapid & Scalable Deployments
EnablesCI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment)pipelines.
Automates infrastructure provisioning, reducingdeployment time from hours to minutes.
Works withTerraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, and Kubernetes manifests.
Security & Compliance Enhancements
Policies as Code (PaC) & Security as Code (SaC) enforce security best practices.
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)scans IaC for misconfigurations.
Reducesshadow IT risksby enforcingpre-approved infrastructure templates.
Prevents Configuration Drift
RegularIaC re-application (desired state enforcement)ensuresconsistent infrastructure settings.
Eliminatesmanual misconfigurations that lead to security vulnerabilities.
This is extensively covered in:
CCSK v5 - Security Guidance v4.0, Domain 6 (Management Plane and Business Continuity)
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) - Infrastructure and Configuration Management Controls​.
