diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md index 369149227c..3958b753a8 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deployment/deploy-wdac-policies-with-script.md @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ You should now have one or more WDAC policies converted into binary form. If not ## Deploying signed policies -In addition to the steps outlined above, the binary policy file must also be copied to the device's EFI partition. Deploying your policy via [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune) or the Application Control CSP will handle this step automatically. +If you are using [signed WDAC policies](windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/use-signed-policies-to-protect-windows-defender-application-control-against-tampering), the policies must be deployed into your device's EFI partition in addition to the steps outlined above. Unsigned WDAC policies do not need to be present in the EFI partition. Deploying your policy via [Microsoft Endpoint Manager](/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-intune) or the Application Control CSP will handle this step automatically. 1. Mount the EFI volume and make the directory, if it doesn't exist, in an elevated PowerShell prompt: