Whether in Windows or in any other operating system, security is a key element, something that most users are becoming more aware of. Now we are going to talk about a new feature integrated into Windows Defender called Smart App Control that you will find very interesting.
We must bear in mind that on our computers we increasingly work with a greater amount of sensitive and private data. To all this, we add that on many occasions we use the PC for both professional and leisure reasons. Hence, losing control over it or not being able to access the operating system can become a serious problem. Windows Defender is an antivirus included by default in the Redmond operating system.
This does not stop growing and improving and good proof of this has just been demonstrated by Microsoft. And it is that it has unveiled a new security feature available for now in a recent Insider build called Smart App Control. This is a security feature that will be integrated into the new version of the system, we are referring to Windows 11. To give us an idea of ​​what we are talking about, the firm describes this feature as a filter that blocks unreliable applications or potentially dangerous. Note that Smart App Control runs at the start of evaluation mode.
It must be said that the special administration console or SAC is first configured in evaluation mode and in the process it is studied if it can help protect the computer without affecting its operation. If so, it will automatically turn on, otherwise it will turn off.
How Smart App Control works in Windows Defender
While in evaluation mode, the user can activate this management console from the Windows Security application. This is something you can do directly in the Application and Browser Control section. We must be clear that Smart App Control is a security feature that basically blocks malicious applications. This includes unreliable or potentially unwanted software.
These types of unwanted or malicious programs in particular are branded by Microsoft because they can cause all kinds of problems on the PC. We are referring to actions such as deleting files, inserting remote control software, stealing data, and more. At the same time, untrusted applications are not necessarily malicious, so the signature uses two factors to determine whether an application is untrusted or not. The first determines if it is digitally signed and the second takes into account its use.
These can slow down devices by including additional software offers that we do not want. Another section that we must bear in mind is that Smart App Control is only automatically active on newly installed operating systems. Although no explanation is provided for this, Microsoft probably wants to avoid issues with apps already installed and with usage time. Anyway, we can activate Smart App Control manually later.
The function that we have talked about at the moment is in the testing period and is available in Windows 11. But it is expected that in future system updates it will be available to everyone.
