

The provider uses powershell.exe to enforce the resource and will fail after AppLocker is started (i.e.

AppLocker may restrict access to powershell.exe. Please note that this AppLocker custom provider will fail without access to powershell.exe.
#Applocker requirements mod#
Modify the Puppet Master's Puppetfile by adding the following line: mod 'autostructure-applocker', '1.0.0' It is enabled by default, so no action should be required.
#Applocker requirements download#
Note: pluginsync is necessary to download the powershell.rb provider file to the agent. Startup the Application Identity Service (AppIDSvc).Use the applocker_rule resource to create your custom AppLocker rules.Add the module reference to your "Puppetfile".The module has been tested in Windows® Server 20R2 environments running Puppet Enterprise 2017.3. A sample rule also exists in the applocker_startup.pp file, found in examples directory. The Resources Required for Setup section below contains an example of an AppLocker rule that can be used that enables the Administrator to run powershell.exe. If an AppLocker rule is created that restricts access to powershell.exe, then this module will be useless. Therefore, powershell.exe must be able to run to enforce AppLocker rules. The module enforces the AppLocker rules using a Puppet type provider that makes calls to the Windows-native powershell.exe executable. For a single computer, you can author the rules by using the Local Security Policy editor (secpol.msc). You can author AppLocker rules for a single computer or for a group of computers. Development - Guide for contributing to the moduleĬreate, modify, or delete AppLocker rules using the applocker_rule resource. AppLocker is included with enterprise-level editions of Windows.Setup Requirements Setup Required Resources. Reference - An under-the-hood peek at what the module is doing and how Module Description Setup - The basics of getting started with applocker.Usage - Configuration options and additional functionality.AppLocker 202 Understanding AppLocker rules 203 Configuring AppLocker 205. Setup - The basics of getting started with applocker 7 Securing Data and Applications Technical requirements 180 Configuring User.Examine the codebase on GitHub at the GitHub AppLocker Project. In principle, Microsoft AppLocker can control access to applications and files based on the user or their group membership. For more information about AppLocker, please see Microsoft's AppLocker Overview. Simply include this module in your Puppetfile and utilize the applocker_rule resource to help manage Windows® application security policies. It contains a custom type provider that uses powershell.exe commands to create, modify, or delete AppLocker rules. Manage Windows® AppLocker rules using this module.
