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CS0-003 · Question #212

An analyst wants to ensure that users only leverage web-based software that has been pre- approved by the organization. Which of the following should be deployed?

The correct answer is B. Allowlisting. Allowlisting is a technique that allows only pre-approved web-based software to run on a system or network, while blocking all other software. Allowlisting can help prevent unauthorized or malicious software from compromising the security of an organization. Allowlisting can be…

Submitted by rania.sa· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

An analyst wants to ensure that users only leverage web-based software that has been pre- approved by the organization. Which of the following should be deployed?

Options

  • ABlocklisting
  • BAllowlisting
  • CGraylisting
  • DWebhooks

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    87% (34)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    8% (3)

Explanation

Allowlisting is a technique that allows only pre-approved web-based software to run on a system or network, while blocking all other software. Allowlisting can help prevent unauthorized or malicious software from compromising the security of an organization. Allowlisting can be implemented using various methods, such as application control, browser extensions, firewall rules, or proxy servers.

Topics

#application control#allowlisting#blocklisting#web-based software

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