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5 Advantages and Disadvantages of AppLocker

Microsoft AppLocker is an out-of-box application that protects the security of an application in the operating system. Being an application Whitelisting technology from Microsoft, it advances the functionalities and control features of SRPs (Software Restriction Policies) that allow you to create rules for the apps to run them. You can control executable files, scripts, Windows installer files, packaged apps & their installers, and DLL files. <br><br>https://adaptiva.com/

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5 Advantages and Disadvantages of AppLocker

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  1. 5 Advantages and Disadvantages of AppLocker Microsoft AppLocker is an out-of-box application that protects the security of an application in the operating system. Being an application Whitelisting technology from Microsoft, it advances the functionalities and control features of SRPs (Software Restriction Policies) that allow you to create rules for the apps to run them. You can control executable files, scripts, Windows installer files, packaged apps & their installers, and DLL files. You can define rules based on the attributes of the files, create exceptions to these rules, use audit mode to deploy policies, import and export rules, and can do more to secure apps from illegit cyber activities. Though it has an ample number of uses, it is both advantageous and disadvantageous.

  2. Let’s take a look at both: Advantages of AppLocker • First, AppLocker doesn't require additional costs because it is included in the enterprise edition of Microsoft Windows Server. • Second, it is integrated with the Group Policy, making AppLocker usage seamless and natural. • Third, it is easy to import an AppLocker policy into an XML file. Due to this, you possess the same control for MDM-enrolled devices. • Fourth, AppLocker whitelists all the Windows applications, removing complexity; thereby saving you time. • Fifth, an advantage of AppLocker on SRP policies is that it allows you to test the policy effects in the real production environment. Adaptiva Confidential

  3. Disadvantages of AppLocker • For a beginner to use AppLocker, you have to update and tweak authorized applications. • Second, the process of AppLocker whitelisting requires significant time, money and effort. • Third, anyone with admin rights can subvert AppLocker policies on their local devices. • Fourth, AppLocker isn't compatible with the latest Microsoft Windows edition. • Fifth, any AppLocker policy vulnerability will be responsible for creating enterprise malware threats. Adaptiva Confidential

  4. AppLocker over SRPs is a big improvement; however, it falls short in many areas. Therefore, this restricts its adoption for application control and increases the complexity to apply by limiting the end-user productivity. Despite all this, it is being used to constantly update policies, so it's important to understand its benefits and drawbacks.

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