Attack Surface Reduction Test Tool Microsoft Corporation

Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) Test Tool

The ASR Test Tool is designed to evaluate and test various Attack Surface Reduction rules, enabling users to assess security measures without causing harm. It provides a controlled environment for testing scenarios such as Office macros, obfuscated scripts, and unauthorized network connections.

Key Features:

• Exercises multiple ASR rules to simulate potential threats.
• Allows configuration of policies to tailor testing environments.
• Includes a cleanup script to reset ASR settings post-testing.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT professionals and security teams seeking to ensure their defenses are effective without disrupting normal operations. Users gain enhanced system protection insights and a deeper understanding of ASR capabilities.

The tool can be installed via winget, offering a straightforward setup process.