Cloud governance defines policies and procedures to control access, cost, compliance, and performance in cloud environments.
Why it matters:
- Prevents unauthorized use (“shadow IT”) and uncontrolled spending.
- Ensures resources meet security and compliance standards.
- Keeps cloud environments organized as they scale.
Pro tip: Automate governance with tagging policies, access controls, and compliance rules built into your cloud provider’s tools.
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