Windows App Control with Group Policy and Intune

Gaining granular control over which applications can run on Windows systems is crucial for maintaining security, compliance, and operational efficiency. This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to effectively implement and troubleshoot application control policies across your Windows environment. You'll learn to prevent unauthorized software execution and manage approved applications. What you'll learn: * Understand the core principles of Windows application control and its role in endpoint security. * Configure and deploy Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to manage application execution across domain-joined devices. * Implement foundational application whitelisting and blacklisting strategies using built-in Windows security features. * Learn the basics of Intune for cloud-based application deployment and policy enforcement on modern devices. * Apply basic troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve common application blocking and policy conflicts. * Practice querying and verifying policy application using built-in Windows tools and basic PowerShell commands. Beginning with fundamental concepts and key terminology, the course progresses through practical steps for defining and applying policies, culminating in strategies for verifying and troubleshooting configurations. This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and power users who are new to managing application control and security policies in Windows environments. No prior experience with Group Policy or Intune is required. Start building a more secure and controlled Windows environment today.