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McAfee Application Control

McAfee Application Control

Protect systems from unknown, advanced persistent threats with centrally managed whitelisting

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Overview

McAfee Application Control software provides an effective way to block unauthorized applications and code on servers, corporate desktops, and fixed-function devices. This centrally managed whitelisting solution uses a dynamic trust model and innovative security features that thwart advanced persistent threats — without requiring signature updates or labor-intensive list management.

Complete protection from unwanted applications — Application Control extends coverage to executable files, libraries, drivers, Java apps, ActiveX controls, scripts, and specialty code for greater control over application components.

Flexibility for desktop users and server admins — IT can empower select desktop and server users to approve new apps instantly, and IT can choose to approve or reject these new apps during their routine audit.

Viable security for fixed-function and legacy systems — Application Control has a small footprint and low performance overhead, making it the perfect solution for protecting fixed-function devices, such as kiosks and point-of-sale (POS) terminals. It also extends protection to your legacy Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems.

Minimize patching while protecting memory — Allows you to delay patch deployment until your regular patch cycle. In addition, it prevents whitelisted applications from being exploited via memory buffer overflow attacks on Windows 32- and 64-bit systems.*

Centralized, integrated management — Leverage your investment in the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO) platform. McAfee ePO software integrates all McAfee and security and risk management products from McAfee Security Innovation Alliance partners for a single view of enterprise security management.

* Network Security Platform (NSP) or Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), as an added layer of defense, prevents kernel vulnerability exploits and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

Securing Your Evolving Data Center

Features & Benefits

Reduce risks from unauthorized applications and code

Allow only trusted applications to run on your endpoints, fixed-function devices, and servers. McAfee Application Control also stops malware — whether binaries, kernel components, DLLs, ActiveX controls, scripts, or Java components — from executing.

Save time and lower costs with dynamic whitelisting

Maximize administrator efficiency with a dynamic trust model that does not require signature updates or labor-intensive list management.

Reduce patch cycles and protect memory

Eliminate “patch panic” using a validated countermeasure that maintains your regular patch cycles and prevents whitelisted applications from being exploited via memory buffer overflow attacks on Windows 32- and 64-bit systems.

Inform and empower users with user-friendly notifications (optional)

Educate desktop users about disallowed applications with informative pop-up messages that can prompt them to seek approvals via email or helpdesk requests.

Extend the lifespan of legacy systems

Protect older systems that OS and security vendors no longer support, such as Windows NT and Windows 2000, while alleviating the need to patch these systems.

Safeguard field units and fixed-function devices

Take advantage of our transparent model that requires negligible CPU and memory usage.

Thwart advanced persistent threats with Global Threat Intelligence

Know the reputation of every file and application in your environment with real-time Global Threat Intelligence that automatically categorizes them as good, bad, and unknown.

Use central management to increase efficiency

Optimize and simplify management with the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO) platform. Oversee and administer all your security protections from a single, centralized console that spans McAfee products, Security Innovation Alliance Partner products, and homegrown applications.

System Requirements

For a complete list of system requirements, see the Platform Support Matrix.

Demos / Tutorials

Demos

McAfee Application Control with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator Integration

Learn how McAfee Application Control works with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator software and extends the viability of fixed-function systems without impacting performance.

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McAfee Application Control for Desktops

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McAfee Application Control

For a technical summary on the McAfee product listed above, please view the product data sheet.

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  • Why whitelisting is ready for Enterprise desktops
    Kim Singletary - June 17, 2013
    When I was first introduced to whitelisting now over five years ago I was considering this technology for critical shared systems and looking at ways to manage remote operations. Dynamic whitelisting as a control to deny execution and access to system resources unless there was explicit trust of the applications and executables was a very Read more...
  • Locking Down Desktops With McAfee’s Application Control
    Swaroop Sayeram - June 06, 2013
    Computer malware has evolved so rapidly in the last few years that it now represents the biggest threat to the online operations of companies. Today, viruses masquerade as unassuming Adobe Flash installers, Internet servers can be felled by a single stealthy worm, and security software firms struggle to keep abreast of every insidious new strain. Read more...
  • Partner Voices: The Impact of McAfee’s New Endpoint Suites
    Lang Tibbils - June 05, 2013
    May 29, 2013 marked the dawn of a new era in endpoint security. We launched the new McAfee Complete Endpoint Protection Suites, the industry’s first endpoint suites to provide customers proactive, chip-to-cloud protection and real-time security. You’ve heard a lot from us leading up to this launch. If you’ve been following our Redefining Endpoint Security Read more...
  • The Dawn of an New Era in Endpoint Security
    Gavin Struthers - May 29, 2013
    Today marks the dawn of a new era in endpoint security. An era where: integration reigns supreme over point products; a proactive and intelligent platform is required for optimal security; chip to the cloud protection comes standard; partner growth and profitability are accelerated; a new leader in endpoint security will emerge. So who is going Read more...
  • McAfee Application Control Protects Your Network No Matter Who’s at the Door
    Lang Tibbils - May 24, 2013
    If your customer’s network were an exclusive nightclub, then McAfee Application Control would be the larger-than-life security person at the door with the clipboard keeping those not on the list from entering. Application Control is actually a powerful security solution with a centrally managed list of applications that it allows onto the network. In this Read more...
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