An allowlist (formerly whitelist) is a cybersecurity strategy that explicitly permits specific, trusted entities--such as applications, IP addresses, or websites--to access a system or network, while denying all others. It enhances security by enforcing a "deny-by-default" policy, preventing unauthorized software or traffic from running
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An allowlist (formerly whitelist) is a cybersecurity strategy that explicitly permits specific, trusted entities--such as applications, IP addresses, or websites--to access a system or network, while denying all others. It enhances security by enforcing a "deny-by-default" policy, preventing unauthorized software or traffic from running
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Allowlist. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/allowlist
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