Whitelisting restricts users' activity on their computers due to restrictions put in place by the administrator. This is an effective cybersecurity strategy that focuses on approving applications that can be accessed on a computer or mobile devices, rather than identify and block malicious code. Simply put, users are given limited functionality, including what they can access, as deemed appropriate by the administrator. Whitelisting may be considered too extreme a measure to prevent cyber threats, but its effectiveness cannot be denied. To learn more about whitelisting, how it works, and more, read on. Whitelisting vs. Blacklisting A lot of people tend









