Microsoft Compliance is a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to help organizations navigate regulatory, compliance, and risk requirements when adopting and operating Microsoft cloud services. It provides direct access to compliance professionals, curated assurance resources, and proactive risk guidance to support organizations in their compliance journey. Key Features and Functionality: - Ask an Expert: On-demand compliance assistance for regulatory, compliance, security, and privacy-related inquiries through Microsoft's standard support channels. - Risk & Control Mappings & AI Risk Assessments: Support to align internal compliance requirements with Microsoft controls, streamlining risk assessment processes. Utilizes Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager with prebuilt, configurable templates to address global regulatory requirements. - Durable Compliance Assets & Risk Assessment Resources: Access to a repository of compliance documentation and assurance artifacts, including readiness assessments, penetration testing reports, subprocessor lists, control artifacts, and compliance updates. - Compliance AI Advisory Board: Engagement with Microsoft engineering teams to obtain roadmaps of the latest features and influence product development based on compliance and security needs. - Proactive Risk Assurance: Quarterly regulatory updates, insights into emerging compliance frameworks, and proactive notifications about changes in Microsoft's compliance landscape. - Global & Regional Summits: Opportunities to engage with a community of organizations to share insights, best practices, and compliance strategies through exclusive summits and webcasts. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Microsoft Compliance empowers organizations to effectively manage and meet their compliance obligations by offering a centralized, cloud-based platform for managing and tracking compliance across the enterprise. It provides extensive reporting and auditing capabilities, as well as tools for risk assessment and remediation, helping organizations improve their overall security posture. By leveraging Microsoft Compliance, organizations can ensure they are adhering to industry standards and regulations, thereby mitigating risks and enhancing trust with customers and stakeholders.