Information
This policy setting controls whether users may override Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warnings regarding downloads that are unverified.
The recommended state for this setting is Enabled.
Rationale:
Smartscreen checks downloads and verifies whether they are deemed safe or not. Only allowing verified downloads greatly reduces risk of a download containing a virus, spyware, or other unwanted software.
Impact:
User will not be able to download software that has not been verified by SmartScreen.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:
Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\SmartScreen settings\Prevent bypassing of Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warnings about downloads
Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template MSEdge.admx/adml that can be downloaded from: Download Microsoft Edge for Business - Microsoft.
Default Value:
Disabled.