Governance Enforcement
Governance enforcement ensures role-specific agents operate within policy and architecture constraints. It is not optional validation; it is an execution prerequisite.
Enforcement Model
| Control Type | Enforcement Point | Failsafe |
|---|---|---|
| Identity and role binding | Agent runtime startup | Block execution if role-owner mapping is missing |
| Scope and permission | Tool invocation layer | Deny action outside approved scope |
| Quality and security | CI/CD gates | Block merge and deployment |
| Human approval | Pull request and governance gate | No protected merge without qualified approver |
| Audit evidence | Artifact publication pipeline | Reject release if evidence package is incomplete |
Required Governance Checks
- Agent identity is authenticated and mapped to an approved role.
- Agent action scope matches the active work item risk tier.
- Prompt references and model identifiers are recorded.
- Human review is completed according to Human-in-the-Loop.
- Governance evidence package is complete for Tier 3 and Tier 4 work.
Exception Handling
Exceptions MUST follow a formal waiver process:
- time-limited exception with expiration date
- compensating controls documented
- named approver per risk tier
- remediation task created before release
Never allow exceptions for secrets exposure, restricted data leakage, or missing human approval.
Roles in Enforcement
| Role | Accountability |
|---|---|
| Solution Architect | Defines policy-control mapping and architecture constraints |
| Platform Engineer | Implements controls in CI/CD and runtime tooling |
| Security Engineer | Validates security controls and waiver boundaries |
| Compliance Officer | Verifies evidence completeness and retention compliance |
| Governance Lead | Approves or rejects high-risk submissions |