Azure Governance and Security Policies: A Comprehensive Guide

Azure governance and security policies are crucial for maintaining order, security, and compliance in your Azure environment. Think of it as setting rules and guidelines for a city to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely. This guide will help you understand and implement effective governance and security policies in Azure.

Understanding the Basics

Governance in Azure is about establishing policies and rules that dictate how your Azure resources are used and managed. Security policies are a subset of these rules, focusing specifically on keeping your Azure environment safe from threats.

Azure Policy: The Rulebook

Function: Azure Policy helps you enforce organizational standards and assess compliance at scale. It’s like having a rulebook that everyone in the city must follow.
Implementation: Create and assign policies that dictate what can and cannot be done. For example, you can specify which types of virtual machines are allowed or enforce naming conventions for resources.

Azure Blueprints: The Master Plan

Overview: Azure Blueprints are like a city’s master plan. They help you define a repeatable set of Azure resources that…