In today's digital age, organizations face a constant barrage of cyber threats, with unauthorized applications posing a significant risk to their security and operations. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient to protect against the sophisticated attacks that target vulnerabilities within applications and endpoints. What is application control? Application control consists of the policies, procedures and tools for ensuring applications work as intended, data reliability and accuracy are maintained, access to applications and data are restricted to authorized users and application updates and changes are properly managed. Basically, application control is about mitigating risk associated with data misuse, alteration or loss within applications, preserving the integrity of business operations. The growing threat of unauthorized applications The proliferation of cloud-based applications has made it easier for employees to access and use software without IT approval. This phenomenon, known as shadow IT, can introduce significant security risks into an organization. Unauthorized applications might be infected with malware, expose sensitive data or violate compliance regulations. Furthermore, the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks has made it harder to detect and prevent malicious software from infiltrating networks. Advanced threats like ransomware, phishing and supply chain attacks can target vulnerabilities within applications to gain unauthorized access and disrupt operations. The importance of application control To mitigate these risks, organizations must implement robust application control measures. Application control solutions help to identify and prevent unauthorized applications from running on endpoints, reducing the attack surface and protecting sensitive data. Key application control benefits Enhanced security: Prevent unauthorized applications from accessing sensitive data and compromising your network. Improved compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and data privacy standards. Reduced risk of malware: Protect against malware infections that can disrupt operations and damage your reputation. Enhanced productivity: Streamline IT operations and reduce the burden on IT staff by automating application management tasks. Improved visibility: Gain visibility into application usage and identify potential security risks. Ivanti Neurons for App Control: A comprehensive solution Ivanti Neurons for App Control is a powerful solution that empowers organizations to manage and control application usage. Its key features include: Granular application control: Precisely define which applications are allowed to run on your endpoints, preventing unauthorized software from executing. Privilege management: Enforce least-privilege principles to minimize attack surface and reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Cloud-based deployment: Easily deploy and manage Ivanti Neurons for App Control from a centralized cloud platform. Enhanced security: Protect your sensitive data and prevent malware infections by blocking unknown applications. Improved compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and data privacy standards. How Ivanti Neurons for App Control works Ivanti Neurons for App Control uses advanced technology to analyze the NTFS ownership of files and cross-reference them against a trusted owners list. If the file owner isn't trusted, the application is blocked from running. This intelligent approach provides a robust defense against unauthorized applications while allowing for exceptions to be configured for approved software. Why invest in application control? In today's threat-filled landscape, application control is no longer an option but a necessity. Ivanti Neurons for App Control offers a comprehensive solution for organizations to safeguard endpoints, reduce risk and improve security posture. By investing in application control, you can protect sensitive data, streamline IT operations and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Learn more: Explore the benefits, features and functionality of Ivanti Neurons for App Control. Read more...