Styra Technologies Private Limited
Overview
Styra, Inc. is the creator of Open Policy Agent (OPA), the open source standard for cloud-native authorization. Styra provides a commercial platform built on OPA, Styra Declarative Authorization Service (DAS), that enables enterprises to define, enforce, and monitor authorization policies across their cloud-native environments. DAS provides a unified, context-aware authorization layer that simplifies security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
About Us
Founded in 2016 by Tim Hinrichs, Tomislav Galic, and Teodor Tanasoaia – the creators of OPA (Open Policy Agent) – Styra is dedicated to democratizing authorization for organizations of all sizes, regardless of technical expertise. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, and backed by leading venture capital firms, Styra champions authorization as a crucial element of cloud-native security and compliance. The company's mission is to provide best-in-class tools and services, empowering customers to effectively safeguard their applications and data in today’s complex cloud environments. This commitment stems from the founders' deep understanding of the challenges surrounding authorization in modern infrastructure and their vision for a more secure and accessible future for all. Styra's platform enables developers, security teams, and platform engineers to define, enforce, and monitor authorization policies across their entire stack. By leveraging OPA, Styra delivers a unified, context-aware approach to authorization, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The company's solutions address critical use cases such as microservice authorization, Kubernetes admission control, and infrastructure access management. Ultimately, Styra strives to simplify the complexities of authorization, enabling organizations to confidently embrace cloud-native technologies while maintaining robust security posture and meeting stringent compliance requirements. Through innovation and a customer-centric approach, Styra is leading the way in shaping the future of authorization. The company's dedication extends to fostering a vibrant open-source community around OPA, further solidifying its commitment to accessible and democratized authorization practices.
Vision
To be the leading provider of cloud-native authorization solutions.
Mission
To empower organizations to secure their cloud-native environments with declarative authorization.
Culture
Styra fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. The company values open communication, transparency, and continuous learning. Styra is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Headquarters
Texas