Govern methodology

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The Govern methodology provides a structured approach that you can use to establish and optimize governance in Azure. The Govern methodology consists of five steps:

  • Build a cloud governance team.

  • Assess cloud risks.

  • Document cloud governance policies.

  • Enforce cloud governance policies.

  • Monitor cloud governance.

Diagram that shows the steps of the Govern methodology.

Build a cloud governance team

You must first form a cloud governance team to oversee cloud governance in your organization.

Select the right team members. Select a small and diverse team to encourage quick decision-making and to include various perspectives. Define the roles and responsibilities of each team member.

Define the functions of your team. A cloud governance team should engage stakeholders, assess cloud risks, develop and update governance policies, and monitor and review governance. You can add more functions if needed.

Define your team's authority and scope. Ensure that your organization supports your cloud governance team so that you can enforce important security policies. Clearly define the scope of your cloud governance team's authority, and separate their scope from other teams' responsibilities.