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NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting

What is NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting?

NIST's guide to application whitelisting (application control): where it fits, how to choose attributes and generate and maintain the list, audit and enforcement modes, product evaluation, and the initiation, design, testing, deployment and management of the solution. It comprises 21 controls organised across 2 domains, and applies in the United States.

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What is NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting?
NIST's guide to application whitelisting (application control): where it fits, how to choose attributes and generate and maintain the list, audit and enforcement modes, product evaluation, and the initiation, design, testing, deployment and management of the solution.
How many controls does NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting have?
NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting contains 21 controls organized across 2 domains.
Where does NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting apply?
NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting applies in United States. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of NIST SP 800-167 Guide to Application Whitelisting is covered here?
This page covers NIST SP 800-167 (October 2015).

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