The Value of ThreatLocker in Your Cybersecurity Stack

With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, it’s crucial for businesses to adopt robust security measures to protect their data and systems. One such essential tool is ThreatLocker, a powerful application allowlisting (commonly known in the past as whitelisting) and ringfencing solution designed to enhance your cybersecurity stack. This blog post explores the value of ThreatLocker, its importance, and how to overcome end user challenges.

Why ThreatLocker is Essential

1. Application Allowlisting: ThreatLocker allows you to create an allowlist of approved applications that can run on your network. This proactive approach ensures that only trusted software is executed, significantly reducing the risk of malware and unauthorized applications. By blocking all other applications by default, ThreatLocker minimizes the attack surface and prevents potential threats from executing.
2. Ringfencing: Ringfencing is another critical feature of ThreatLocker. It isolates applications, restricting their interactions with other software and system resources. This containment strategy limits the potential damage that a compromised application can cause, minimizing lateral movement within your network helping protect sensitive data.

Challenges with ThreatLocker

While ThreatLocker offers significant benefits, end users may resist the implementation of ThreatLocker due to perceived restrictions on their workflow. The most common complaint from end users about ThreatLocker is the frustration with the application allowlisting process. Its “deny-all” approach requires users to wait for approval before using certain software, which can be particularly disruptive in environments where new applications or updates are frequently needed. This process, while essential for maintaining security, can lead to delays and interruptions in workflow, causing inconvenience and dissatisfaction among end users.

Unfortunately, cybersecurity is a necessary inconvenience so it’s crucial to communicate the importance of cybersecurity and how ThreatLocker enhances overall security to help end users understand the benefits and reduce resistance.

When the installation of an application is attempted, the pause in the process allows for a review to verify legitimacy. If an installation was attempted by a third-party with unauthorized access, such as a ransomware attempt, the ThreatLocker safety net would stop the attempt in its tracks, protecting the device from the threat. Solutions such as application allowlisting can be thought of as a security philosophy instead of just another layer of protection. It's putting a security mindset to work.

How Sourcepass Can Help

Implementing and managing ThreatLocker can be complex, but Sourcepass is here to help. Our team of cybersecurity experts can assist you with:

• Consultation and Planning: We provide customized guidance to understand your unique security needs and develop a tailored ThreatLocker implementation plan.
• Deployment and Configuration: Our experts handle the setup and configuration of ThreatLocker, ensuring a smooth and efficient deployment.
• Ongoing Support: Sourcepass offers continuous support to address any issues or concerns you have including end user application access requests.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: We offer monitoring and maintenance services to keep ThreatLocker up-to-date and functioning optimally.

Interested in Learning More? 

Contact Sourcepass today to learn more about how we implement ThreatLocker with effective strategies and provide ongoing support.