Organizations are rethinking how they protect their systems. Cyberattacks have become faster, more automated, and more capable of bypassing traditional security tools. At OFM, we have seen that relying on detection alone is no longer enough. A more effective and more controllable approach is available, and it begins with changing how you manage what runs inside your environment.
The most reliable way to reduce risk is to control what is allowed to run on your systems and what is allowed to communicate on the network. These two controls directly limit exposure and prevent unauthorized activity before it begins.
Most security tools operate on a default allow model. Any application is generally allowed to begin running. The activity of the application is monitored in real time and reviewed for indicators of risky behavior. If something appears malicious, the tool reacts as quickly as possible.
This approach depends heavily on automated detection being correct every time. It also allows unknown programs to begin running before a decision is made, which introduces unnecessary risk.
OFM uses an execution control model that blocks all unapproved programs by default. Only applications that have been reviewed and authorized are allowed to run. This shifts the environment from reactive detection to proactive control.
Every attempt to run an application is recorded, including what was allowed and what was blocked. This provides complete visibility into activity across the environment and supports compliance, accountability, and incident response.
OFM pairs this with a patch and vulnerability management platform that identifies missing updates, remediates known weaknesses, and applies recommended hardening settings. This ensures that approved applications remain secure and current.
Together, these tools create a controlled environment with reduced risk, improved visibility, and predictable outcomes.
OFM maintains and hardens approved applications (“the good”). OFM blocks unauthorized or unwanted program activity (“the bad”). Together, these controls significantly reduce the opportunities for malicious behavior (“the ugly”).
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