# Configuring Security Policies | | Endpoint Central MSP

**Last Updated On**: 29 Jul 2026  
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## What are security policies?

Security policies refer to a framework of restrictions that are imposed upon the users and computers in the network to ensure that they comply with the security guidelines set within the organization.

## How to configure security policies?

1. In Endpoint Central MSP Console, navigate to **Configurations tab** --> **Add Configurations** --> **Configurations** --> **Windows**.
2. Select **Security Policies** and choose **Computer**.
3. Specify the **Name** and **Description** for the configuration.
4. In the configure security policies criteria, enable/disable/not configure the following conditions:

   - Disable ctrl-alt-del requirement for logon
   - Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged on users only
   - Restrict floppy access to locally logged-on user only
   - Prevent users from installing printer drivers
   - Prevent user from changing file type association

![configuration-management screenshot](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-management-msp/help/configurations/security-policies-comp.webp)

5. Define the **Target**.
6. Specify retry options if required and deploy the configuration.
7. You can also enable notifications to receive emails based on the specified frequency.
8. Click on the **Deploy** button to deploy the Security Policies configuration in all the targets.
9. To save the configuration as draft, click **Save as.**

You have successfully configured Security Policies for Windows machines.