ThreatLocker Zero Trust End Point Protection
Strengthening Endpoint Security with ThreatLocker
To better protect your organization’s data and resources, we’ve implemented ThreatLocker, a unified Zero Trust security platform, across all machines accessing company systems.
Why ThreatLocker?
Cyber threats are constantly evolving—especially malware and ransomware. Many security tools focus on detecting threats after they arrive. ThreatLocker’s Zero Trust approach focuses on preventing unknown or untrusted code from running in the first place, helping stop ransomware, zero-day exploits, and fileless attacks before they execute.
Source: https://www.threatlocker.com/why-threatlocker
- Malware can execute if a harmful file or program is opened unknowingly.
- Ransomware can encrypt not only local data, but also network data you can access—causing major disruption.
How It Works
ThreatLocker uses a default-deny / allow-by-exception model. Once policies are in place, applications, scripts, and libraries cannot execute without explicit permission—reducing attack surface and keeping endpoints quieter and more stable.
Source: https://www.threatlocker.com/why-threatlocker
ThreatLocker also supports faster rollout using Learning Mode, which catalogs applications and dependencies to help build allowlists more quickly.
Source: https://www.threatlocker.com/why-threatlocker
ThreatLocker Capabilities We Leverage
Below is a quick summary of the ThreatLocker capabilities you may see referenced in our security stack:
- Allowlisting
- Ringfencing
- USB access control
- Data storage access control
- Centralized configuration management
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Privilege access management
- Real-time threat-detection
- Managed detection and response (MDR)
- Controlled application testing environment
- Zero Trust Cloud Access
- Patch management
- Web content control
- Configuration and compliance verification
Requesting Access or Approving Updates
From time to time, you may need to install a new program or run an update. If a new or updated item isn’t yet approved by policy, you’ll need to request access.
Here’s how:
- When an application is blocked, a ThreatLocker pop-up will appear on your screen.
- Click “Request Access.”
- In the request window:
- Provide a brief description of the software or task
- Enter your email address
- Click “Send Request”
Our support team will review and approve the request if it meets security standards. For planned software installations or updates, you can also submit a ticket in advance so we can prepare accordingly.
Quick-Reference Guide: Using ThreatLocker
What ThreatLocker Does
- Helps prevent unapproved or untrusted software from running
- Helps stop malware and ransomware before they execute
- Ensures only authorized applications and activity are permitted
What Happens If a Program Is Blocked?
You’ll see a ThreatLocker pop-up.
How to Request Access
- Click “Request Access” on the pop-up
- Enter a brief reason for the request
- Input your email address
- Click “Send Request”
Our team will review and approve legitimate requests
