Modernize Perl sensor to Python

Summary

Modernize the existing Perl sensor implementation to Python to improve maintainability and align with current project standards.

Tasks

  • Analyze current Perl sensor functionality
  • Implement Python equivalent with virtual environment support
  • Add comprehensive documentation (README.md with build and usage instructions)
  • Update CI/CD pipeline configuration
  • Add security scanning (SAST, Dependency Scanning, Secrets Detection)
  • Verify Prometheus metrics format compliance
  • Test in containerized environment
  • Deprecate Perl sensor