AZ900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Governance and Compliance
Introduction
Welcome to the Governance and Compliance module—a critical component for managing and securing your Azure environment. In this lesson, we explore Azure's robust strategies and tools designed to ensure that your resources remain monitored, compliant, and secure according to industry best practices and regulatory standards.
Azure Policies
Azure Policies act as the foundation of your governance framework. They enforce your corporate standards and service level agreements by setting rules that guide resource configuration and deployment. Much like municipal laws ensure orderly conduct in a city, these policies guarantee every deployment complies with your organization's governance model.
Key Point
Azure Policies provide automated compliance monitoring and remediation, making them an essential tool for maintaining a secure and well-governed environment.
Azure Resource Locks
Azure Resource Locks safeguard critical assets from accidental modifications or deletions. By applying locks to your resources, you create safety mechanisms that prevent unintended changes, ensuring your vital infrastructure remains intact.
Caution
Be cautious when applying locks—ensure that locks are used appropriately to avoid hindering legitimate updates or necessary maintenance.
Service Trust Portal
The Service Trust Portal offers transparent access to Microsoft's compliance documentation and trust resources. This portal simplifies the process of understanding complex industry standards, enabling you to quickly align with regulatory requirements and build trust with your stakeholders.
Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive suite of data governance tools that facilitates the management and protection of your data across multiple platforms. With Purview, you can confidently manage data policies, secure information, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout your organization.
Bringing It All Together
In this module, we demonstrate how Azure Policies, Resource Locks, the Service Trust Portal, and Microsoft Purview work in concert to create a secure, compliant, and well-governed cloud environment. This integrated approach enables your organization to operate with assurance within the Azure Cloud infrastructure, minimizing risks and optimizing governance.
Let's begin our deep dive into Azure Policies and unlock the full potential of your Azure governance journey.
For further information on Azure governance best practices, please refer to the Azure Governance Documentation.
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