Application Allowlisting: Beyond Antivirus

Only allow approved applications to execute.

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Allowlisting blocks unknown and malicious software.

How It Works

- Maintain list of approved apps
- Block unlisted executables
- Hash or certificate validation
- Path-based rules

Benefits

- Stops unknown malware
- Prevents unauthorized software
- Zero-day protection
- Reduces attack surface

Solutions

- Windows AppLocker
- Windows Defender App Control
- Carbon Black App Control
- Airlock Digital
- ThreatLocker
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