--- title: "Airlock Digital - Application Control (Allowlisting) Made Simple" description: "Explore how Airlock Digital Allowlisting and Execution Control ward off targeted attacks. Discover a world of security and control. Allowlist made simple." source: https://www.airlockdigital.com --- # Only Run What You Trust Application Control software built for real environments—operational, flexible, and designed to scale [Take a Tour](https://www.airlockdigital.com/airlock-digital-video-demonstration) ![air-hero-1] Trusted by Teams Who Define What Runs - [![logo-ActweAGL]](https://www.actewagl.com.au/) - [![logo-Amgen]](https://www.amgen.com/) - [![logo-Ampol]](https://www.ampol.com.au/) - [![logo-BAE]](https://www.baesystems.com/en) - [![logo-BoozAllen]](https://www.boozallen.com/) - [![Bowman & Company LLP]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/bowman-and-company) - [![logo-CashConverters]](https://www.cashconverters.com/) - [![logo-Cornell]](https://www.cornell.edu/) - [![EQT]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/eqt) - [![iBanFirst]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/ibanfirst) - [![Inductive Automation]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/inductive-automation) - [![logo-MelbourneWater]](https://www.melbournewater.com.au/) - [![logo-Montage]](https://www.montage.com/) - [![logo-Navy]](https://www.navy.com/) - [![Northern Beaches Council]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/northern-beaches-council) - [![NineStar Connect]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/ninestar-connect) - [![logo-PG]](https://us.pg.com/) - [![logo-Qualcomm]](https://www.qualcomm.com/) - [![logo-RACQ]](https://www.racq.com.au/) - [![SA Power Networks]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/sa-power-networks) - [![Sunbelt Rentals]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/sunbelt-rentals) - [![Valley Strong Credit Union]](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/valley-strong-credit-union) The Problem ## Define Trust Before Execution Many security teams can detect suspicious activity after launch, but controlling what software is allowed to run remains operationally difficult. Airlock Digital Application Control helps organizations define trust before execution, without the complexity of traditional allowlisting and blocklisting. Challenges ![icon-x] Detection tools focus on behavior after execution ![icon-x] Legacy allowlisting models can be difficult to maintain ![icon-x] Static trust catalogs rarely reflect real environments The Result ![icon-check] **Safer, more confident enforcement** ![icon-check] **Faster trust decisions** ![icon-check] **Less reactive security operations** ![the-shift-1] The Shift ## A More Practical Way to Define What Runs Organizations are reducing risk earlier by moving from reactive investigation toward defined trust before execution. The goal is not just faster response, but a more practical way to decide what should run, introduce enforcement gradually, and reduce exposure without disrupting operations. ## Why Airlock Digital is Different ## Define Trust on Your Terms Trust decisions stay with the organization. Teams can define what is allowed to run based on their own environment, workflows, applications, and risk tolerance. ![why-different-define-trust-4] ## Trust That Fits the Environment Flexible trust models reflect how software is actually introduced, executed, and updated. Teams can apply trust using file attributes, publishers, installers, paths, and execution relationships. ![why-different-trust-that-fits-4] ## Make Allowlisting Operational Allowlisting becomes a manageable, ongoing process rather than a one-time configuration. Trust decisions move through established IT and security workflows, making it easier to review, approve, and enforce without added complexity. ![why-different-allowlisting-operational-1] ## Enforce Without Disrupting Operations A gradual path to enforcement helps teams reduce unknown execution and strengthen prevention without forcing disruptive change. The result is a more controlled route to Deny by Default. ![why-different-enforce-opperations-2] ## Strengthen Existing 
EDR and SIEM Reducing unauthorized execution at the source helps EDR, SIEM, and related tools operate in a cleaner environment with fewer unknowns. That improves prevention while increasing the value of existing security investments. ![why-different-edr-siem-3] ## How Airlock Digital Works ![how-airlock-works-1] ![icon-search-blue] Define what runs ![icon-light-blue] Understand execution behavior and how software is used across the environment ![icon-shield-split-orange] Apply trust through workflows ![icon-settings-red] Enforce at execution ![icon-up-green] Maintain and refine controls as software and environments evolves ## See Defined Execution Control in Action How Airlock Digital operationalizes prevention at the moment software executes. What Changes ## From Reactive Execution 
to Defined Control **Before:** Reactive Security & IT Ops ![icon-question] Unknown execution ![icon-alert-1] Alert investigation ![icon-back-square] Manual exception handling ![icon-no-path] Operational friction Security reacts after something runs **After:** Defined Trust Model ![icon-eye-1] Visibility into what runs ![icon-org-building] Organization-defined trust ![icon-award-page] File-level enforcement ![icon-scroll] Policies enforced predictably ![icon-shield-check-1] Security-IT aligned What runs becomes a managed, defined process Built for Real Environments ## Application Control Built for Real Environments ![icon-windows-1] Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux) ![icon-door-lock] Gradual rollout toward Deny by Default ![icon-user-key] Role-based governance ![icon-connection] Integration with EDR, SIEM, Identity, and IT workflows ![icon-bullets] Continuously adapt to software changes and evolving environments ![icon-globe-x] Support for offline and air-gapped environments Use Cases ## Where Defined Trust
 Makes an Impact See how intentional execution control strengthens team outcomes. [![icon-no-bugs] Prevent Unauthorized Execution](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/zero-trust-endpoint-security) [![icon-document-lock] Control Insider & Third-Party Software Risk](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/prevent-third-party-insider-threats) [![icon-shield-split] Strengthen EDR With Execution Control](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/application-control-edr) [![icon-database] Cyber Resiliency](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/prevent-malware-ransomware) [![icon-lock] Gradual Deny by Default Enforcement](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/zero-trust-endpoint-security) [![icon-spy] Prevent Living off the Land Attacks](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/prevent-lotl-attacks) [![icon-eye] Execution-Level Visibility](https://www.airlockdigital.com/use-cases/file-level-endpoint-visibility) [![icon-window-x] Control Unauthorized Browser Extensions](https://www.airlockdigital.com/features/browser-extension-control) ## Why Choose Airlock Digital ![logo-sunbelt-rentals] ### Reliable Visibility that Just Works “We could tell immediately the Airlock Digital solution just worked, provided good visibility and was reliable, so we decided to invest.” Ken Collins Senior Director Information Security [Read Full Case Study](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/sunbelt-rentals) ![minter-ellison] ### Product Enforcement in 3 Months "We rolled out the product in enforcement mode in ~3 months across our 2700 users with different user profiles. Airlock Digital stood out due to the ease of use, out of the box value and comprehensive feature sets including a malicious file look up which was an added bonus." Sunil Saale Head of Cyber and Information Security ![cybercx-resize] ### Achieved Essential Eight Level 3 Maturity "We gained significant improvement in visibility and greater insight into exactly what is executing within our environment. The project was completed ahead of schedule, with full enforcement achieved against the Essential Eight Level 3 maturity before the estimated project deadline." Phil Kernick Chief Technology Officer ![logo-norther-beaches] ### Daily Maintenance Over Coffee “Airlock Digital solution checks are completed over a coffee each morning.” Michael Turner Chief Technology Officer [Read Full Case Study](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/northern-beaches-council) ![inductive-automation-resize] ### Integral Part of Security Infrastructure "Airlock [Digital] allowlisting is evidence based and a known entity which is reliable and predictable. Airlock is an integral part of our security architecture." Jason Waits Chief Information Security Officer [Read Full Case Study](https://www.airlockdigital.com/resources/case-studies/inductive-automation) ## Ready to Take Control? Book a demo and see how Airlock helps stop threats before they execute. [Book a Demo](https://www.airlockdigital.com/book-a-meeting)