Which of the following protects applications by identifying and restricting access to available files and data?

Application Configuration refers to the settings and parameters within an application, not the primary mechanism for restricting cross-application access to its files and data.

A Verbose Log provides detailed logging for debugging purposes but does not function as a security mechanism to protect application files or restrict access.

Access Control Rules (ACLs) define who can read, write, or create records within an application, but Application Scope defines the boundary and protection of the application's definition files and data from *other applications*.

Application Scope creates a private namespace for application files and data, ensuring that only the owning application can modify its scoped resources. This isolation restricts access from other applications, thereby providing robust protection and preventing unintended interference or data leakage.