Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)
Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) enables security administrators and endpoint managers to enforce strict application allowlisting, blocking untrusted executables, scripts, and libraries to prevent ransomware and zero-day attacks. With only 20% of organizations currently using application control, this Microsoft course equips professionals with critical skills to harden endpoints by implementing code integrity policies that allow only approved software to run.
This course prepares learners for the MD-102: Managing and Securing Microsoft 365 Endpoints exam, a key step toward Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate. Koenig’s official curriculum includes 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on practice with WDAC policy creation, deployment via Intune, and logging analysis, ensuring readiness for real-world implementation and certification success.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) course is designed for IT professionals preparing for the MD-102: Managing and Securing Microsoft 365 Endpoints certification exam. This training equips security analysts, endpoint administrators, and cybersecurity engineers with the skills to implement robust application whitelisting policies using Microsoft’s App Control for Business. With 78% of breaches involving endpoints, organizations increasingly rely on WDAC to enforce Zero Trust principles by allowing only trusted code to run. This course provides foundational and advanced knowledge for roles responsible for hardening enterprise systems against malware, ransomware, and unauthorized software execution.
Students engage with key Microsoft technologies including Windows Defender Application Control, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, PowerShell, Group Policy, and the Intelligent Security Graph (ISG). Through hands-on labs conducted in a live online environment, learners build and deploy WDAC policies using reference computers, configure audit modes, and integrate policies via Intune or Configuration Manager. A real-world scenario involves creating a signed policy to secure a fixed-function device such as an ATM or kiosk, then deploying it across domain-joined systems using Group Policy Objects (GPOs). The lab environment leverages native Windows security tools and PowerShell cmdlets like New-CIPolicy and ConvertFrom-CIPolicy to simulate enterprise deployment workflows.
This course prepares candidates for the Microsoft MD-102 certification, a globally recognized credential that validates expertise in endpoint security and management. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 25%, with senior security analysts earning between $95,000 and $130,000 annually in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with 1-on-1 training options, Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, and access to official Microsoft courseware, ensuring learners gain practical, exam-relevant experience. Upon completion, participants are positioned to advance into high-demand roles such as Endpoint Security Engineer or Security Operations Analyst, driving resilient, proactive security outcomes in modern enterprise environments.
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Practical experience managing Windows 10/11 Enterprise and Windows Server 2016 or newer is essential for mastering Microsoft Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC).
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What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Endpoint Security Engineer
- WDAC Implementation Specialist
- Windows Security Administrator
- Application Control Engineer
- Senior Endpoint Engineer
- Security Operations Engineer
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