Execution Policy
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
A PowerShell safety feature that determines whether scripts are allowed to run and under what conditions. Not a security boundary — it is designed to prevent accidental script execution, not to stop a determined user.
In plain English: A Windows setting that controls whether PowerShell scripts can run — more of a seatbelt than a lock, since advanced users can bypass it easily.
Example: "Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned lets you run local scripts but requires downloaded ones to be signed."
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- Living off the Land
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