Has your organization implemented software execution controls to restrict execution to permitted applications and/or block unauthorized software?

Software execution controls help prevent malicious or unauthorized programs from running in your environment, reducing the risk of malware infections and data breaches. These controls can include application allowlisting (permitting only approved software), application blocklisting (denying specific prohibited software), or a combination of both approaches based on your risk assessment. Evidence of implementation could include documentation of your application control policy, screenshots of configured application control solutions (like Microsoft AppLocker, Windows Defender Application Control, or endpoint protection platforms), and logs showing blocked execution attempts of unauthorized software.