

However, when a user runs a process, that process has the same level of access to data that the user has. In most organizations, information is the most valuable asset, and ensuring that only approved users have access to that information is imperative.

With thousands of new malicious files created every day, using traditional methods like antivirus solutions-signature-based detection to fight against malware-provides an inadequate defense against new attacks. Learn more about the Windows Defender Application Control feature availability.

Some capabilities of Windows Defender Application Control are only available on specific Windows versions.
