3.3. Governance and Compliance

First Principle: Azure's governance and compliance features are fundamental for maintaining control, enforcing standards, and meeting regulatory requirements in the cloud. Their core purpose is to enable organizations to operate securely and consistently at scale, reducing risk and ensuring accountability.

What It Is: This section covers the Azure services and features that help you enforce rules, maintain standards, and meet regulatory requirements across your environment. These tools are the foundation of a well-managed cloud estate.