Definition
Application allow-listing is a collection of apps authorized to exist and complete any activity on a device. The applications must meet a certain set of conditions to work. This helps to block malware and prevent apps from performing unauthorized actions on the device.
Features of Allow-listing
- File size: Only specific applications are permissible to run due to the size limitations.
- File path: All software and files in the specified path or whole directory are permitted to run.
- File name: Applications must have a specific name to function. However, this feature, like file size and path, can be easily faked.
- Process: Applications have to follow a predetermined approach to be permitted to run.