Whitelisting software packages

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Last updated: Jan 27, 2016 by Max Pinion (Deactivated)

This scenario takes you through the process of creating an application control policy to inventory Microsoft and Adobe applications and add them to a whitelist, marking them as safe to be used in your environment. Once the policy has been created, it will run on a schedule, automatically keeping up to date with any changes made to the software packages.

Note

You must have Adobe and Microsoft applications installed to complete this scenario. If you do not, substitute any other type of application you wish to whitelist.

To create a package contents whitelist software application policy

  1. In the Altiris Console, click the Tasks tab.
  2. In the left pane, right-click Tasks > Security Management > Application Control > Windows > Application Control Tasks > Application Control Policies.
  3. Select New > Package Contents Whitelist.
  4. In the right pane, configure the fields as follows:
    • Check Enable.
    • Name - Type Microsoft and Adobe Whitelist Policy.
    • Computers - Leave the default setting, All Windows Computers with Application Control Agent Installed.
    • Packages - In the dialog, select Microsoft Approved Software and Adobe Software.
  5. Check Enable Schedule and set to Daily. This will make the schedule daily check for any changes to the software packages.
  6. Click Apply.