An allowlist is a security control that explicitly enumerates identities, artifacts, or activities that a system permits, while blocking all others by default. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics An allowlist operates as a default-deny mechanism in which only predefined, trusted entities can access a resource or execute an action. It can include IP addresses, domains, applications, email senders, file hashes, or identities such as users and service accounts.

How widely is allowlist used?

1 organization in our directory is tagged allowlist, referenced across 1 article.

What is allowlist most closely associated with?

allowlist is most closely associated with Enterprise and Protection.

allowlist

Last updated August 24, 2026

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BlogPosting Netskope details update and uninstall affiliate redirects in AI Sidebar with DeepSeek AI

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Articles mentioning this entity 1 Organizations tagged 1 Organizations Edgewise Networks Related terms Related terms (co-occurring topics)

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The record DefinedTerm allowlist
One of its 1 linked records BlogPosting Netskope details update and uninstall affiliate redirects in AI Sidebar with DeepSeek AI https://decisioninsights.ai/netskope-details-update-and-uninstall-affiliate-redirects-in-ai-sidebar-with-deepseek-ai/
The primary source CreativeWork netskope.com https://www.netskope.com/blog/ai-sidebar-extension-monetizes-its-own-updates Original author: Vini Egerland

Our summary is written by Decision Insights Coverage. The source keeps its own byline, credited above. Both are in the JSON.