
Summary
This rule is designed to detect when the Windows Defender Exploit Guard Network Protection feature is disabled on Windows operating systems. The detection mechanism specifically monitors changes made to the Windows Registry, particularly focusing on the key: 'SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\App and Browser protection\DisallowExploitProtectionOverride'. When the registry value is set to 'DWORD (00000001)', it indicates that the Exploit Guard Network Protection has been disabled, thus posing a potential security risk. This rule is classified as a medium-level threat and falls under the category of defense evasion attacks, as documented in the ATT&CK framework under T1562.001. The rule should be effective in environments where monitoring security configurations is essential, allowing security teams to respond promptly to unauthorized modifications that could weaken system defenses.
Categories
- Windows
- Endpoint
Data Sources
- Windows Registry
Created: 2021-08-04