Scaling Dynatrace Access Control with Terraform - Permissions as Code

Explore how to scale Dynatrace access control horizontally using Terraform and permissions-as-code practices in this 26-minute technical webinar. Discover why manual ClickOps approaches fail at enterprise scale and learn to prevent permission drift by embedding Identity and Access Management (IAM) into CI/CD workflows. Master the fundamentals of treating permissions as code, understand the risks and compliance issues associated with manual access control management, and examine various automation options available for enterprise-grade observability platforms. Get hands-on experience through a live demonstration of declarative IAM implementation using Terraform, explore the Dynatrace Terraform provider's capabilities, and learn GitOps workflow best practices for automated permission management. Understand enterprise-level strategies for scaling access control across large organizations and walk through sample repository implementations that demonstrate real-world applications. Gain practical insights into configuration-as-code benefits, discover how to integrate IAM automation into existing development workflows, and learn key takeaways for implementing scalable access control solutions in production environments.

Syllabus

– Intro & Context
– Why Scaling IAM Matters
– Risks & Compliance Issues
– Permissions as Code
– Automation Options
– Benefits of Configuration as Code
– Dynatrace Terraform Provider Overview
– Demo: Declarative IAM with Terraform
– GitOps Workflow for IAM
– Enterprise Best Practices
– Sample Repository Walkthrough
– Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways