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title: "Features : Application Allowlisting"
description: "Secure endpoints with application control and allowlisting with features such as Deny by Default security, granular controls, and threat intelligence."
source: https://www.airlockdigital.com/features/application-allowlisting
---

Feature

# Application Allowlisting

Foundational endpoint protection with granular control

Airlock Digital features Application allowlisting, a core feature making it easy-to-manage and scalable for organizations is at the heart of our mission. By enforcing a [Deny by Default](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/zero-trust-endpoint-security) model, allowlisting ensures that only trusted applications, scripts, and processes are permitted to execute. 

To make application control achievable and effective in the enterprise, Airlock Digital provides administrators with the proven workflows and flexible tooling they need for scalable management.  This focus on [real-world usability](/testimonials) is the reason why organizations around the globe use Airlock Digital to proactively protect their endpoint portfolios.

## Enterprise-Ready Application Allowlisting

Granular Policy Control

Define trusted applications at the file, path, publisher, or parent process level, providing complete control over what executes in your environment.

Advanced Exception Management

Simplify workflows with flexible exception handling, including rule-based overrides for specific scenarios without compromising security.

One-Time Passwords (OTPs)

Allow temporary execution of untrusted applications via a [secure OTP mechanism](/airlock-blog/airlock-otp), ensuring operational continuity while maintaining security integrity.

Integrated File-Level Intelligence

Leverage industry-leading [VirusTotal](https://www.airlockdigital.com/features/airlock-digital-virustotal) intelligence to inform and refine allowlisting policy decisions.

Your Data, Your Decisions

Unlike other solutions, Airlock Digital lets you maintain complete control over what runs on your endpoints.  Practitioner-developed workflows and intuitive tools streamline allowlist management for applications, files and scripts, so you can **choose what you trust — and block everything else** at enterprise scale.

## Allowlisting: Modern, Preventative Protection

Airlock Digital allowlisting empowers organizations to define their security posture, reduce risks, and maintain operational continuity. Put simply, Airlock Digital gives you precision control of what runs and what doesn’t — at enterprise scale.

### Unmatched Endpoint Security

Protect against ransomware, zero-day threats, and unauthorized applications.

### Ease of Management

Simplify policy creation, updates, and exceptions with workflows built by application control practitioners.

### Enhanced Visibility

Monitor application behavior and maintain comprehensive audit trails for compliance.

### Scalable for All Environments

Deploy policies consistently across IT, OT, and hybrid environments, including legacy systems.

### Built-in Flexibility

Adapt to unique operational needs with powerful exception management and OTP features.

## Keep Exploring

### Airlock Digital Product Datasheet

[Read Now](https://www.airlockdigital.com/hubfs/Collateral/Datasheets/Datasheet-Airlock-Digital-Application-Control.pdf)

### Talk to an Expert

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