Get ready for an exciting conversation between Me and Kazeem Adegboyega, a Microsoft Azure MVP and certified trainer! We dive into the world of Azure governance and compliance, revealing the secrets of managing and controlling resources in the cloud while adhering to industrial regulations and standards.
Discover the powerful tools and services Azure offers, such as Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, Azure Security Center, and Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Watch as Kazeem demonstrates how to use Azure policy to restrict the creation of resources within a specific region. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts and take a proactive approach to implementing governance strategies in Azure!🔒
Azure Governance and Compliance: An Overview
In this episode of MVP Tech Bytes, Kazeem Adegboyega, a Microsoft Azure MVP and trainer from Nigeria, discussed the importance of Azure governance and compliance.
Azure governance refers to the set of policies, practices, and procedures implemented to manage and control resources in the Azure cloud. The purpose of Azure governance is to act as a framework for organizing and overseeing how an organization’s resources are deployed, utilized, and managed in the Azure cloud.
Azure compliance deals with adhering to industrial regulations, standards, and best practices within the Azure cloud. The objective of compliance is to ensure that organizations using Azure comply with legal requirements and industry-specific standards to protect their data and maintain privacy.
Kazeem highlighted several Azure services and tools that support governance and compliance, including Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, Azure Security Center, and Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. These tools help define and enforce rules, set up and oversee the Azure architecture, detect and respond to threats, and collect and analyze resource data.
Azure Policy serves as the enforcement mechanism, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and regulatory standards. Azure Blueprints, on the other hand, serves as the architect, setting up a structured environment that incorporates policies, resource groups, and templates. Together, they guarantee that the Azure configuration is consistent and compliant with established rules.
Kazeem encouraged the audience to take a proactive approach to implementing governance strategies within their Azure environment and to engage with the Azure community and Microsoft Learn experts. He also has his own YouTube channel, Tech Talk with Kazeem, where he has videos that teach Azure to newbies.
Summary
In summary, Azure governance and compliance play a crucial role in optimizing resource management and mitigating risk. By implementing these strategies, organizations can ensure secure, efficient, and ethical operation and risk management in the Azure cloud.