Whitelisting software packages

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.

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 access the Application Control Policies page:

In the Symantec Management Console, on the Home menu, click Arellia > Application Control
In the left pane, select Policies > Application Control > Application Control Policies

To create a package contents whitelist software application policy

Right-click on Application Control Policies and select New > Package Contents Whitelist

In the right pane, configure the fields as follows:
- Enable the policy by using the On/Off toggle.
- Name - Microsoft and Adobe Whitelist Policy.
- Packages - In the dialog, select Microsoft Approved Software and Adobe Software.
- Check Enable Schedule and set to Daily. This will make the schedule daily check for any changes to the software packages.
- Apply to - Leave the default setting, All Windows Computers with Application Control Agent Installed.
- Click Save changes.