ManageEngine Application Control Plus
Result: Cleaner software standards, fewer risky applications, and simpler compliance controls.
Define what is allowed to run, block unwanted executables, and apply application policies by department or device group—without breaking business workflows.
Enforce allowlisting to reduce shadow IT and software risk
Why Application Control Plus with IT Pillars
We move you from visibility to enforcement with a practical rollout approach and approvals.
Trusted software only
Enforce allowlists so devices run approved business applications.
Rapid containment
Block risky tools and executables across groups quickly.
Governed exceptions
Handle business needs with approvals, expiry, and audit trails.
Optimised software estate
Use usage insights to reduce bloat and improve licence efficiency.
What You Get with Application Control Plus
Application governance that balances security, productivity, and compliance.
Allowlisting policies
Approve apps by publisher, certificate, path, or file attributes.
Blocklisting & rapid
Block known risky tools and enforce instantly across groups.
Exception workflows
Approve temporary access with expiry and auditing.
Usage insights
See what is used, unused, and risky to support governance.
Execution control
Prevent unauthorised binaries from running on endpoints.
Department-based policies
Apply different rules for different teams and risk profiles.
Application inventory
Track installed apps, versions, and footprint across devices.
Compliance reporting
Report blocked events, exceptions, and policy adherence trends.
Step Application Control Plus Rollout
A phased rollout that starts with discovery and ends with stable enforcement.
Discover running software and classify approved vs. risky apps.
Build allow/block policies and define exception governance.
Enforce on pilot groups and tune for business compatibility.
Expand coverage and review policies on a recurring cadence.
FAQ
What key features does ManageEngine Application Control Plus provide?
Key features include automatic application discovery, application allowlisting and blocklisting, endpoint privilege management, just-in-time access, and real-time monitoring of application activity. These capabilities allow organisations to maintain strict control over software usage while preserving operational flexibility.
How does Application Control Plus support the least privilege security model?
Application Control Plus enables organisations to implement the principle of least privilege by removing unnecessary administrator rights and granting application-specific privileges only when required. This approach reduces the attack surface and prevents misuse of elevated permissions across endpoints.
Why should organisations implement ManageEngine Application Control Plus with IT Pillars?
Organisations choose IT Pillars to implement ManageEngine Application Control Plus because IT Pillars provides expert consulting, deployment, and optimisation services for ManageEngine solutions. By working with IT Pillars, businesses can design effective application control policies, integrate the solution with their existing IT infrastructure, and strengthen endpoint security across their organisation.
What is ManageEngine Application Control Plus?
ManageEngine Application Control Plus is an enterprise security solution designed to control which applications can run on corporate endpoints. It enables IT teams to automatically create application allowlists and blocklists, ensuring that only authorised software runs within the organisation while preventing malicious or unauthorised applications from executing.
How does application allowlisting protect enterprise endpoints?
Application allowlisting protects endpoints by permitting only trusted and approved applications to run on devices. Any software not included in the approved list is automatically blocked, significantly reducing the risk of malware infections, ransomware attacks, and unauthorised software usage.
What is the difference between application allowlisting and application blocklisting?
Application allowlisting allows only pre-approved applications to run on endpoints, while application blocklisting specifically prevents known unwanted or malicious applications from executing. Many organisations combine both strategies to enforce stronger endpoint security and reduce cyberattack risks.
