Azure Policy is a service in the Microsoft Azure cloud platform that helps organizations manage and enforce rules for their resources. It allows users to define specific policies that govern how resources can be created, modified, or deleted, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. With Azure Policy, users can automatically evaluate resources against defined policies and take corrective actions when necessary. This helps maintain consistency across cloud environments, reduces the risk of misconfigurations, and enhances overall governance by providing visibility into resource compliance and policy adherence.