> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.enclaive.cloud/nitride/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.enclaive.cloud/nitride/cli/policy.md). # policy The `policy` command manages policies in the vHSM system. Policies define the allowed combinations of *platform*, *firmware*, and *workload* identities, and are used to enforce attestation and authorization requirements for secure workloads. ### Usage ``` vhsm nitride policy [options] ``` #### Subcommands * `create @values.json` Create a new policy using a JSON file * `read $name` Read details of a specific policy by name * `update @values.json` Update an existing policy using a JSON file * `delete $name`Delete a specific policy by name       * `list` List all policies ### Next Steps * [create](/nitride/cli/policy/create.md) * [read](/nitride/cli/policy/read.md) * [update](/nitride/cli/policy/update.md) * [delete](/nitride/cli/policy/delete.md) * [list](/nitride/cli/policy/list.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.enclaive.cloud/nitride/cli/policy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.