Free CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Practice Question

An allow list in a system ensures that only pre-approved software, services, or users are granted permission to operate or access certain resources. It denies access to anything not explicitly permitted, thus maintaining a strict control over the environment and reducing the risk of unauthorized access or malicious software execution. The incorrect answers suggest broader functionalities which are too expansive, while an allow list specifically refers to a defined list of accepted entities with allowed access or execution rights.