Endpoint app Control VS Application Control

Hi, what is the major difference between Endpoint App Control and Application Control? Enlight me, Thanks

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You may find comparison below:

Application Control - refers to the ability to manage and restrict applications running on devices or endpoints within a system. The Application control encompasses defining policies for allowed and blocked applications, monitoring application behavior, and implements additional security measures like data access control. It can be a standalone solution or part of a much larger Endpoint Security solution.

Endpoint App Control - more specific and most likely refers to an Application Control functionality within a broader Endpoint Management solution. it typically focus on managing and securing all aspects of endpoints, including devices, applications, data, and user access. This might be a feature within such a suite, allowing for centralized control over applications on managed endpoints.

In layman's terms:

Application Control refers to the general concept of managing applications on devices while the Endpoint App Control specifies that the application control is happening within an Endpoint Management context.

Endpoint App Control focuses on managing and securing applications on individual devices, or endpoints, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. It ensures that only authorized applications can run on these devices, protecting against unauthorized software and potential threats. On the other hand, Application Control refers to managing and monitoring the use of applications across a network or within a specific environment, often at a more centralized level. This includes controlling which applications can communicate over the network, enforcing policies to limit the use of specific applications, and providing visibility into application usage across the entire network.

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App Control:

Application control helps you manage the use of software on an endpoint based on built-in and custom rules. You can prevent blacklisted software from running and record software operation logs.

Hi, Endpoint App Control is dedicated to the oversight and protection of software on standalone devices like laptops, desktops, and smartphones. It guarantees that only verified applications are operational, safeguarding them from unapproved programs and potential security risks. Conversely, Application Control is the process of supervising and regulating application activity throughout a network or within a distinct setting, typically from a centralized vantage point. It encompasses the management of inter-application communication over the network, the implementation of rules to restrict certain software, and the monitoring of application utilization throughout the network

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Sangfor Endpoint Application Control is designed to manage and control applications at the endpoint level. It focuses on the behavior of applications running on individual devices, such as servers, desktops, and laptops. This solution integrates with Sangfor's XDDR to provide application containment, which correlates endpoint application behavior with network behavior to prevent malicious processes from taking hold on your devices.

Sangfor Application Control, on the other hand, is a broader network security feature that regulates and manages application usage within an organization's entire network environment. It identifies, monitors, and controls both authorized and unauthorized applications to enhance security and mitigate risks. Application Control allows only approved or "safe-listed" files to bypass endpoints while blocking "black-listed" or potentially malicious files from entering your network through applications

Endpoint App Control focuses specifically on controlling applications at the endpoint level, while Application Control encompasses a broader range of techniques and technologies aimed at managing applications across an entire network or system.

The major difference between Sangfor Endpoint App Control and Application Control (generic term) lies in their scope:

    Sangfor Endpoint App Control: This is a specific feature within Sangfor's Endpoint Secure product. It focuses on managing and controlling applications directly on individual devices (endpoints) like desktops or laptops.

    Application Control (generic): This is a broader term encompassing various security solutions that can control applications. It could refer to:
        Network-based application control: This manages applications at the network level, restricting what applications can access the internet or internal resources. Sangfor's Next Generation Firewall (NGAF) might have an Application Control feature working on this principle.
        Endpoint security solutions (like Sangfor Endpoint Secure) with application control features: These manage applications directly on the endpoint, providing granular control over what applications can run and their behavior.

Endpoint App Control: Manages apps on devices laptop, computer, phone

Application Control: Manages the application traffic across entire network.

The major difference between Endpoint App Control (EAC) and Application Control (AC) lies in their scope, control mechanisms, and integration with other security features. While both features are designed to monitor and control application behavior on endpoints, they differ in their approach and functionality. Endpoint App Control is a more comprehensive feature that not only monitors application execution but also manages the entire application lifecycle, including installation, removal, and updates. EAC enforces policies for application installation, removal, and updates, ensuring that only authorized applications are installed and updated on the endpoint. This feature is particularly useful in environments where strict control over application deployment is required, such as in enterprises with regulated industries or those that require compliance with specific security standards.

On the other hand, Application Control is a more specialized feature that focuses solely on controlling application execution. It monitors and controls the execution of applications on the endpoint, including system processes, scripts, and batch files. AC is designed to block unknown or malicious applications from running on the endpoint, preventing potential threats from executing. This feature is particularly useful in detecting and preventing zero-day attacks, which can exploit vulnerabilities in software applications. In contrast to EAC, AC does not have the capability to manage the application lifecycle or enforce policies for application installation and removal. Instead, it relies on real-time monitoring and configuration-based control to block malicious applications.