Whitelisting
/ˈwaɪtˌlɪstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of explicitly allowing certain entities such as IP addresses, documents, or software to access a system or resource under predetermined legal or policy conditions.
Whitelisting ensures only approved software can run on corporate devices, enhancing cybersecurity compliance.
Forms
- whitelistings
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Commentary
Whitelisting is often contrasted with blacklisting in legal and regulatory frameworks governing cybersecurity and data access controls.
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