Glossary: Endpoint, Application and Email Security

Group Policy

Also written: Local Group Policy

The Windows feature that applies settings, such as account lockout or blocking USB storage, to many computers and users from one place through Active Directory. Computers outside AD can use Local Group Policy.

Where the book teaches it

Chapter 1: Content Filters and Endpoint Security
Chapter 4: Email and Operating System Security

Related terms

GPO (Group Policy Object)Active Directory LSDOU Group Policy refresh Group Policy Management Console