Why is execution policy not a security boundary?
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Execution policy is a safety feature that controls script-loading behavior and trust signals.
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Execution policy is a safety feature that controls script-loading behavior and trust signals. An authorized user can often bypass it, so security must come from permissions, application control, signing policy, endpoint controls and least privilege.
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1PS> Get-ExecutionPolicy -List
Show reference output
1 Scope ExecutionPolicy
2 ----- ---------------
3 MachinePolicy Undefined
4 UserPolicy Undefined
5 Process Undefined
6 CurrentUser RemoteSigned
7 LocalMachine RemoteSigned
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What controls would you use when the requirement is to prevent unauthorized code execution?
