GCC High licensing is generally more expensive than both commercial and GCC environments due to the additional security controls, segregated infrastructure, and compliance assurances provided.
Cost drivers for GCC High include:
- Specialized government cloud infrastructure
- U.S.-based data residency and screened U.S. personnel access
- Limited service availability compared to commercial environments
- Increased administrative and operational overhead
GCC High licenses are available only after Microsoft eligibility approval and are typically procured through authorized government cloud resellers.
Security and Compliance Feature Considerations
Organizations should carefully evaluate which security and compliance features are required to meet contractual obligations.
Higher-tier licenses may be necessary to support:
- Advanced threat detection and response
- Identity governance and privileged access management
- Audit logging and eDiscovery
- Continuous compliance reporting
Selecting licenses without aligning them to compliance requirements can result in unexpected costs or gaps in control coverage.
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