SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A company is implementing application whitelisting on all endpoints. Which of the following is a primary consideration for maintaining operational efficiency?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Establishing a process to add approved applications to the whitelist
Application whitelisting requires a process for updating the whitelist when new legitimate software is needed; otherwise, users may be blocked from necessary applications.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Ensuring that all users have local administrator rights
Why it's wrong here
Local admin rights can bypass whitelisting, defeating its purpose.
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Deploying a host-based firewall on each endpoint
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls and whitelisting are complementary but separate controls.
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Establishing a process to add approved applications to the whitelist
Why this is correct
A change management process ensures new applications can be whitelisted without delay.
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Disabling Windows Defender Antivirus to reduce resource usage
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus provides additional security; disabling it is not advisable.
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