Ensuring Compliance in the Cloud
Microsoft Azure is built with security and compliance at its core. We are committed to helping organizations of all sizes meet their regulatory and statutory obligations. Azure provides a comprehensive set of services, tools, and documentation to support your compliance journey.
Global Compliance Standards
Azure adheres to a wide range of international and regional compliance standards, including:
- ISO 27001
- SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3
- PCI DSS Level 1
- HIPAA/HITECH
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- FedRAMP (Moderate and High)
- And many more...
Explore our compliance offerings matrix for a detailed list of Azure services and their compliance coverage.
Industry-Specific Compliance
Azure supports compliance requirements across various industries:
- Healthcare: HIPAA, HITRUST
- Financial Services: PCI DSS, various regional banking regulations
- Government: FedRAMP, ITAR, CMMC
- Education: FERPA
Microsoft Trust Center
The Microsoft Trust Center is your central hub for security, privacy, and compliance information. Here you can find detailed reports, audit results, and resources related to Azure's compliance posture.
Visit the Microsoft Trust Center
Leveraging Azure for Compliance
Azure offers specific services and features to help you manage and maintain compliance:
Azure Security Center
Unified security management and advanced threat protection across your hybrid cloud workloads.
Learn MoreAzure Policy
Enforce organizational standards and assess compliance at scale by auditing resource configurations.
Learn MoreAzure Monitor
Collect, analyze, and act on telemetry from your Azure and on-premises environments for enhanced visibility.
Learn MoreAzure Blueprints
Define a repeatable set of Azure resources that adhere to your compliance requirements and governance standards.
Learn MoreMicrosoft Purview Compliance Manager
Streamline compliance management by assessing risk, managing compliance controls, and generating reports.
Learn MoreAdditional Resources
Dive deeper into specific compliance topics: