Sign in into the **Microsoft Azure Portal**

Type **Policy** in the search bar and click on the **Policy** to view the Policy dashboard

**What is Policy in Azure?**\
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In Azure, a **Policy** is a governance tool that allows you to create rules and enforce specific conditions on your resources. Policies help ensure that your resources comply with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. For example, you can use policies to enforce resource tagging, restrict the deployment of certain resource types, or ensure that resources are created in specific regions.

**Policy** dashboard will open, here you can view Overall resource compliance

**What is ASC Default in Azure Policy?**\
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"**ASC Default**" in Azure refers to the default policy set provided by Azure Security Center (ASC). This default policy includes a collection of security recommendations and best practices aimed at improving the security posture of your Azure environment. It covers various aspects such as network security, data protection, identity management, and threat protection, helping you ensure your resources adhere to security standards and reduce vulnerabilities.

**ASC Default** wizard will open, here you can view all Groups, Policies and Non-compliant resources

To view Definitions, click on the **Definitions** from the left bar

**What are Definitions in Azure Policy?**\
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In Azure, "**Definitions**" are specific sets of rules or configurations used for governance and compliance across resources, including Policy, Role, and Blueprint Definitions.

**Definition** wizard will open, here you can view all the Definitions for the Azure Policy

To create a new **Policy definition**, click on the **Policy definition** button on the top left side

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to monitor compliance and initiatives using Azure Policy.

Monitoring Compliance and Initiatives with Azure Policy