Setting up your own servers requires a lot of upfront investment and ongoing maintenance. Most technology companies use an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider for their compute needs, freeing up teams to focus on building valuable functionality. Cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure offer security and compliance benefits, including built-in functionality to help meet industry best practices and regulations, integrations with compliance monitoring tools, and user management options. However, cloud providers don't "just" solve compliance, and companies must still identify what they need to use to meet compliance requirements and implement required controls. The cost of compliance can be significant, especially for pay-per-use services, and savvy companies calculate projected costs and estimate security risks. Best practices include implementing approval workflows, verifying third-party services, automating compliance monitoring, and using tools like Courier to streamline notifications.