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https://github.com/azurespheredev/azure-policy-governance-compliance-automation

Azure Policy Governance and Compliance Automation framework, enabling seamless management, monitoring, and enforcement of policies in Azure
https://github.com/azurespheredev/azure-policy-governance-compliance-automation

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Azure Policy Governance and Compliance Automation framework, enabling seamless management, monitoring, and enforcement of policies in Azure

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# Azure Policy Governance and Compliance Automation



[![GitHub license](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue.svg)]()



## Table of Contents



- [Introduction](#introduction)

- [Project Overview](#project-overview)

- [Features](#features)

- [Getting Started](#getting-started)

  - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)

  - [Installation](#installation)

- [Usage](#usage)

  - [Management Groups](#management-groups)

  - [Policy Definitions](#policy-definitions)

  - [Policy Enforcement](#policy-enforcement)

  - [Compliance Monitoring](#compliance-monitoring)

  - [Cost Control](#cost-control)

  - [CI/CD Integration](#ci/cd-integration)

  - [Security and RBAC](#security-and-rbac)

- [Contributing](#contributing)

- [License](#license)

- [Acknowledgments](#acknowledgments)



## Introduction



This repository serves as a comprehensive guide and toolset for effectively implementing governance and compliance policies within your Azure cloud infrastructure. Whether you are a DevOps engineer or an Azure administrator, this project provides valuable insights, scripts, and templates to optimize your Azure environment.



## Project Overview



- **Management Groups:** Organize Azure resources efficiently using Terraform or ARM templates.



- **Policy Definitions:** Define a range of policies and initiatives, including custom ones using Bicep or JSON.



- **Policy Enforcement:** Automate policy assignments at various levels and ensure compliance.



- **Compliance Monitoring:** Monitor and report policy compliance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.



- **Cost Control:** Integrate Azure Policy with Cost Management to control and optimize spending.



- **CI/CD Integration:** Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for automated policy updates.



- **Security and RBAC:** Apply security best practices, enforce RBAC, and enhance resource security.



## Features



- Organize resources using management groups.

- Define custom and built-in policies.

- Automated policy assignments and remediation.

- Comprehensive compliance monitoring and reporting.

- Cost control and budget management.

- CI/CD pipelines for policy updates.

- Enhanced security practices.

- Scalability and performance optimization.



## Getting Started



### Prerequisites



Before getting started, ensure you have the following prerequisites:



- An Azure subscription with appropriate permissions.

- Azure CLI or PowerShell for deployment and management.

- Terraform or ARM templates knowledge for managing management groups.



### Installation



1. Clone the repository:



   ```shell

   git clone https://github.com/BlitzSprinter/Azure-Policy-Governance-Compliance-Automation.git

   cd Azure-Policy-Governance-Compliance-Automation

   ```



2. Follow the instructions in each section's documentation for setup and configuration.



## Usage



### Management Groups



[Detailed instructions and scripts for setting up management groups](management-groups/readme.md)



### Policy Definitions



[Documentation on policy definition creation and best practices](./policy-definitions/README.md)



### Policy Enforcement



[Automate policy assignments and remediation](./policy-enforcement/README.md)



### Compliance Monitoring



[Monitor and report on policy compliance](./compliance-monitoring/README.md)



### Cost Control



[Manage costs and budgets](./cost-control/README.md)



### CI/CD Integration



[Implement CI/CD pipelines for policy updates](./ci-cd/README.md)



### Security and RBAC



[Enhance security and role-based access control](./security/README.md)



## Contributing



We welcome contributions from the community! Please read our [Contribution Guidelines](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on how to contribute.



## License



This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.



## Acknowledgments



- Special thanks to the Azure community for continuous support and feedback.

- Inspired by best practices and industry standards for Azure governance and compliance.