Data as of Sep 29, 2026 · Based on 2,981 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Application Control for Windows enables organizations to enforce policies that restrict which code can run on Windows devices, limiting executables, scripts, MSIs, batch files, and PowerShell to reduce malware risk. It works alongside antivirus (not a replacement) and can restrict code in the System Core by enforcing allowed code, with two options: App Control for Business and AppLocker, plus Smart App Control for consumer-facing or small-business scenarios using the Intelligent Security Graph to predict safe code. Smart App Control is built on App Control for Business, designed for Windows 11 22H2 and later, and policy authors can use built-in tools and example policies to manage trusted line-of-business apps.
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of AI answers about App Control for Business and its rivals. Week of Sep 21
“App Control for Business (formerly Windows Defender Application Control - WDAC) provides kernel-level enforcement”
AI mentioned App Control for Business in <1% of answers about App Control for Business and its rivals in the week of Sep 21.
App Control for Business is a product of Microsoft.
