What is Carbon Black App Control?
Carbon Black App Control is a security solution that employs a positive security model, allowing only trusted software to run. It can be deployed on-premises or in private and public clouds, effectively protecting against evolving cyber threats. App Control does not rely on outdated libraries or lists of files; instead, it uses multiple approval methods, including IT- and cloud-driven trust, trusted publishers, and custom rules.
What are the financial benefits of using App Control?
Organizations that deploy Carbon Black App Control can expect significant financial benefits, including a risk-adjusted present value of $1.63 million over three years. This includes increased productivity from reduced time spent on reimaging machines, addressing malware incidents, and conducting investigations into security issues. For example, the composite organization in the study saved approximately 1,500 hours annually on reimaging due to App Control.
How does App Control improve productivity?
Carbon Black App Control enhances productivity by reducing the time spent on reimaging machines and addressing malware incidents. The study found that organizations saved an average of 2.25 hours for each of the approximately 500 malware incidents they faced annually, leading to a total of 3,375 hours saved over three years. Additionally, it allows IT staff to focus on more value-added tasks rather than dealing with security issues.
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