Microsoft Application Guard is a security feature that was introduced in Windows 10 to protect users from untrusted websites and applications. It is designed to isolate browser sessions and apps in a containerized environment, preventing any malicious code from affecting the host operating system.
Here are some examples of how Microsoft Application Guard works in practice:
- Isolation of web sessions: When users access a website using Microsoft Edge, Application Guard isolates the session in a virtual container. If the website is malicious or compromised, any malware or virus it contains is prevented from infecting the main operating system. If the user closes the tab, the container is deleted along with any malware.
- Protection from phishing attacks: Application Guard also protects against phishing attacks by isolating the browser session in a separate container. This prevents any malicious code from stealing user credentials or sensitive information.
- Protection from untrusted files: If users download a file from an untrusted source, Application Guard opens the file in a sandboxed environment. This ensures that any malware or virus that the file may contain is contained within the sandbox and cannot infect the host operating system.
- Protection from untrusted apps: If users try to run an untrusted application, Application Guard launches the app in a containerized environment, preventing any malicious code from affecting the host operating system.
Microsoft Application Guard provides an extra layer of security and protection for users against various online threats.
