Are you looking for ways to enhance the security of your Windows Server environment? In this video, we explore how to leverage App Control to secure your Windows Server and manage it at scale using Microsoft Azure Arc. Joining me is Carlos Mayol Berral, Program Manager at the Azure Edge Security team, who shares invaluable insights into building a robust security framework. Learn how App Control can protect your on-premises and edge environments while embracing cloud-powered solutions for hybrid and multicloud scenarios with Azure Arc.
Whether you’re securing enterprise systems or optimizing operational efficiency with Azure Arc, this video offers practical guidance that bridges on-premises infrastructure with cutting-edge cloud technologies. Don’t miss out on this comprehensive guide to strengthening your Windows Server security—watch now and take your hybrid security strategy to the next level!
You can learn more about App Control here on Microsoft Learn.
Windows Server App Control: A Shield for Your Applications
Windows Server App Control, formerly known as AppLocker, is a security feature designed to restrict the execution of unauthorized applications on Windows Server environments. By leveraging application whitelisting, organizations can:
- Enhance Security: Prevent unauthorized or malicious applications from running, reducing the risk of cyberattacks.
- Simplify Compliance: Enforce application policies that align with regulatory requirements.
- Boost Efficiency: Reduce the management overhead associated with monitoring and responding to unauthorized application usage.
This feature offers granular control, allowing IT administrators to define rules based on file attributes such as publisher, path, or file hash. Whether you’re managing legacy systems or adopting modern workflows, Windows Server App Control ensures your applications operate within a secure and compliant framework.
Azure Arc: Bringing Cloud Power to Any Environment
Azure Arc extends the capabilities of Microsoft Azure to on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments. It enables organizations to manage their IT resources consistently, regardless of where they reside. Key benefits of Azure Arc include:
- Unified Management: Centralize the management of Windows and Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters, and Azure data services.
- Enhanced Governance: Apply Azure policies across hybrid environments for improved compliance and security.
- Flexibility and Scalability: Modernize legacy applications and infrastructure using cloud-native tools and practices.
By bridging the gap between on-premises and cloud environments, Azure Arc enables organizations to embrace hybrid and multi-cloud strategies without compromising on efficiency or control.
The Synergy Between Windows Server App Control and Azure Arc
Combining Windows Server App Control with Azure Arc creates a robust and secure IT environment. Here’s how they complement each other:
- Enhanced Security Across Environments: While Windows Server App Control protects the integrity of applications, Azure Arc ensures consistent security policies across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
- Streamlined Monitoring: Monitor application control policies and server infrastructure from a unified Azure Monitor workbooks through Azure Arc.
Tags: App Control, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, PowerShell, Securtiy, Windows Server Last modified: April 22, 2025
About the Author / Thomas Maurer
Thomas works as a Principal Program Manager & Chief Evangelist Azure Hybrid at Microsoft (Cloud + AI). He engages with the community and customers around the world to share his knowledge and collect feedback to improve the Azure hybrid cloud and edge platform. Prior to joining the Azure engineering team (Cloud + AI), Thomas was a Lead Architect and Microsoft MVP, to help architect, implement and promote Microsoft cloud technology.
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