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Hardentools vs Simple Software Restriction Policy

A side-by-side look at Hardentools and Simple Software Restriction Policy. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Hardentools

Hardentools

Security & Privacy

Hardentools is a free, open-source utility that helps harden Windows systems by disabling risky features and tweaking settings to improve security. It automates applying dozens of recommended tweaks and configuration changes to reduce the system's attack surface.

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Simple Software Restriction Policy

Simple Software Restriction Policy

Security & Privacy

Simple Software Restriction Policy is a feature in Windows that allows administrators to control what software users can run. It works by specifying rules that allow or block software by attributes like file path, hash, or certificate.

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