diff --git a/.github/policies/branch-protection.yml b/.github/policies/branch-protection.yml
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+name: SDL
+description: Requires one reviewer for merges into main branch
+resource: repository
+where: 
+configuration:
+  branchProtectionRules:
+    - branchNamePattern: "main"
+      requiredApprovingReviewsCount: 1