Atomic OSSEC Adds Application Allowlisting and Blocklisting for Linux and Windows
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Organizations depend on hundreds or even thousands of applications, scripts, and software providers to keep business operations moving. Every new application, update, or executable introduces another opportunity for attackers to abuse trusted software, install malware, or gain unauthorized access.
Application allowlisting—also referred to as application whitelisting—helps reduce that risk by allowing organizations to define what software is permitted to run while preventing unauthorized or suspicious programs from executing. As a core EDR capability, application control blocks unapproved software by default, reinforcing zero trust across endpoints.
New in Atomic OSSEC: Application Control
Atomic OSSEC now includes graphical application control for Linux, making it easier to create, manage, and audit application allowlisting and blocklisting policies.
With an intuitive interface, administrators can quickly:
- Allow approved applications
- Block unauthorized applications
- Create custom application control rules
- Build allow and block lists by file type
- Inspect applications before allowing execution
- Add applications to block or alert lists
- Audit and refine application control policies over time
Application allowlisting (formerly known as application whitelisting) is commonly implemented as an application control or endpoint security capability. Organizations can use the controls built into an operating system or deploy a dedicated third-party allowlisting product. Atomic OSSEC brings these capabilities together with centralized management and endpoint visibility.
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Application Control Supports Zero Trust and Compliance
Application control complements zero trust security principles by continuously enforcing which software is permitted to execute instead of assuming every application is trustworthy.
It also helps organizations meet security requirements found in frameworks such as:
- NIST SP 800-53
- DISA STIG
- (CIS Controls if applicable)
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Application Allowlisting: Available for Linux and Windows
Atomic OSSEC now provides application control for supported Linux and Windows platforms via a graphical management interface.
Supported today:
- RHEL 8+
- Rocky Linux 8+
- Ubuntu 24+
- Oracle Linux 8+
- Windows 10+ / Windows Server 2019+
Windows Application Control
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