Azure Policy

Azure Policy is a web service for defining rules that govern Azure resources. Policies use JSON, and the service lists ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform as supported infrastructure-as-code formats. Policy testing lets teams check rules, while admission control can govern proposed changes before they are accepted. Runtime enforcement applies those rules as resources operate. CI/CD integration brings policy checks into delivery workflows, and policy reporting provides a way to review results. These capabilities cover policy definition, testing, admission decisions, ongoing enforcement, pipeline integration, and reporting from one web-accessible service. Azure Policy has a free pricing model and a free plan, with no subscription charge listed. Teams can therefore pair policy rules with infrastructure definitions and deployment processes without a stated paid tier. The service is listed only for the web platform. Its stated formats and controls make it relevant to organizations managing infrastructure through ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform while requiring checks before deployment and oversight afterward.

Azure Policy suits teams managing Azure resources through ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform. It is relevant to organizations that need policy checks in CI/CD, runtime enforcement, and reporting.

Azure Policy provides a free web-based layer for defining, testing, enforcing, and reporting infrastructure rules. Its value depends on whether your workflows use the listed formats and delivery integrations.