Application allow-listing
Application allow-listing
(also allowlisting, application whitelisting)
Application allow-listing definition
Application allow-listing is a list of applications that are allowed to exist or perform any actions on a device. They follow a particular set of conditions that they must always meet to be able to operate. They are used to prevent malware and unauthorized software from performing any actions on a device.
See also: blocklist
Application allow-listing attributes
- File path. All applications and files in that path or the whole directory are allowed to run.
- File size. Only applications that are a particular size are allowed to run.
- File name. Application has to have a particular name to be able to run. Like file path and size, this attribute is easy to fake.
- Process. Applications must follow a predetermined process to be allowed to run.