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Expand Up @@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ and PowerShell you're using.
## How PowerShell detects a system lockdown policy

PowerShell detects both **AppLocker** and **App Control for Business** system
wide polices. AppLocker is deprecated. App Control is the preferred application control system for Windows.
wide polices. Microsoft is no longer investing in AppLocker. AppLocker will
only receive security fixes. App Control is the preferred application control
system for Windows.

### Legacy App Control policy enforcement detection

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