windows-itpro-docs/windows/security/application-security/index.md

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Windows application security	Get an overview of application security in Windows	08/02/2023	conceptual

Windows application security

Cybercriminals can take advantage of poorly secured applications to access valuable resources. With Windows, IT admins can combat common application attacks from the moment a device is provisioned. For example, IT can remove local admin rights from user accounts, so that PCs run with least privilege to prevent malicious applications from accessing sensitive resources.

Learn more about application security features in Windows.

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