The evolving landscape of desktop security

Overview

Application whitelisting is evolving into a viable primary layer of defense for a certain class of desktop systems. When used in conjunction with existing antivirus solutions, it not only provides a strong defense against emerging threats like APT and targeted malware, it also contributes to reduced operational costs by controlling the sprawl of unauthorised applications. With the extended benefits of application whitelisting and recent technology enhancements that make it easier to implement whitelisting, administrators can look forward to a simpler desktop security model.