Comparison WDAC -- various versions

[shmu26]

Hi, I have been out of the loop for a while, I see there is a bit of discussion going on about the various tools for controlling Windows Defender Application Control. Can someone point me to a thread about it, or give me a synopsis?

 

[Parkinsond]

Serious Discussion Thread 'WHHLight - simplified application control for Windows Home and Pro.'

Jan 10, 2024

WindowsHybridHardening Light (WHHLight)
(post updated in March 2026)

WHHLight package ver. 2.0.1.0
https://github.com/AndyFul/Hard_Con...dowsHybridHardening/WHHLight_Package_2010.exe

Softpedia download:

https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/Windows-Hybrid-Hardening-Light.shtml

WHHLight webpage:
https://github.com/AndyFul/Hard_Configurator/tree/master/WindowsHybridHardening

Windows Hybrid Hardening Light (WHHLight) is a simplified configurator of the Windows...

• Andy Ful
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• Forum: Hard_Configurator Tools

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[Parkinsond]

New Update Thread 'Smart App Control - Windows 11 22H2 feature promises significant protection from malware'

Mar 7, 2022

I am curious how it will work in practice.

Windows 11 22H2 feature promises significant protection from malware

Windows 11 Sun Valley 2 (version 22H2) is set to launch in a few months and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic update that brings back removed features, improves the user interface, and adds new features to the operating system. One of the new addition is a new security tool that will prevent...

www.windowslatest.com

It will probably use Microsoft ISG, so many false positives are expected. Anyway, it can be some solutions for children and happy clickers.

• Andy Ful
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• Forum: Microsoft Defender

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[shmu26]

And what about the WDAC Lockdown tool by the author of Cyberlock?

 

[Zero Knowledge]

And what about the WDAC Lockdown tool by the author of Cyberlock?

Very good, can't go wrong with WDAC or Andy Fuls tools. Both are worthy of praise. I use Andy Ful's tools atm, can't say a bad thing about them.