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Zero Trust · Application Control

Zero Trust Security
Nothing Runs Without Approval.

Ransomware can't encrypt what it can't run. Application allowlisting stops threats at execution — before damage occurs — protecting Pine Belt businesses from attacks that slip past every other layer.

// Starting at
$10
per workstation / month
Zero Trust platform license
Application allowlisting
Ringfencing & storage control
Policy deployment & management
Ongoing tuning & approvals
Network access control (optional add-on)
How It Works

Deny by default.
Allow by approval.

Traditional security tries to identify and block bad software. Zero Trust flips the model: everything is blocked by default, and only verified, approved applications are allowed to run. No signature needed. No database to update. If it's not on the approved list, it doesn't execute — period.

This approach stops ransomware, fileless malware, Living off the Land (LotL) attacks, and supply chain compromises that bypass antivirus entirely — because those tools look for known-bad behavior, and attackers know how to avoid them.

West Computers manages Zero Trust for your environment — handling the learning period, policy tuning, and ongoing approval requests so Zero Trust doesn't become an operational burden.

// Zero Trust Controls
Application AllowlistingENFORCED
RingfencingENFORCED
Storage ControlENFORCED
Elevation ControlENFORCED
Network Access ControlAVAILABLE
Configuration ManagerACTIVE
What Zero Trust Blocks

The attacks antivirus misses.

Zero Trust application control stops entire attack categories — not just individual threats.

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Ransomware

Ransomware needs to execute to encrypt. If the ransomware binary isn't on the approved list, it can't run — regardless of how it arrived.

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Fileless Malware

Ringfencing prevents approved applications like PowerShell or Office from being weaponized to launch attacks outside their intended scope.

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Supply Chain Attacks

Compromised software updates that sneak malicious code in through trusted applications are caught — because the new behavior isn't approved.

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Admin Tool Abuse

Remote admin tools, scripting engines, and dual-use utilities are ringfenced — they can only do what they're supposed to do, nothing more.

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USB & Storage Threats

Storage control prevents unauthorized devices from writing to or reading from systems — blocking data theft and infected media.

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Privilege Escalation

Elevation Control lets users run specific approved tasks with elevated privilege — without giving them full admin rights they'll misuse.

Deployment Process

Managed rollout. No disruption.

01

Agent Deployment

Zero Trust agents are deployed to all managed workstations and servers via the West Computers RMM — no manual installation required on each device.

02

Learning Mode (7–30 Days)

Our Zero Trust platform observes all software activity on your systems without blocking anything. This builds a complete baseline of what runs in your environment.

03

Policy Review

West Computers reviews the learned software catalog, removes unnecessary or risky applications, and builds your approved allowlist before enforcement goes live.

04

Enforcement Mode

Policies go active. Unapproved software is blocked. Users can request approvals through a self-service portal, which West Computers reviews and approves or denies within the agreed SLA.

05

Ongoing Tuning

Software changes constantly. We manage Zero Trust policy updates for legitimate new software, Windows updates, and application upgrades — keeping enforcement active without blocking legitimate work.

FAQ

Common questions about Zero Trust.

What is Zero Trust application control?
Zero Trust application control means nothing runs on your systems unless it is explicitly approved. Instead of blocking known-bad software, Zero Trust blocks everything by default and only permits software you have verified. This stops ransomware and malware even if they're brand new and have no known signature.
Will Zero Trust block legitimate software I use?
During onboarding, our Zero Trust platform runs in learning mode for 7-30 days, cataloging all software in use. West Computers reviews and approves your baseline before switching to enforcement — minimizing disruption. Users can also submit approval requests for new software through a self-service portal.
Does Zero Trust replace antivirus?
Zero Trust is a complementary layer, not a replacement. Zero Trust stops execution-based attacks that antivirus misses — particularly fileless malware, LotL attacks, and supply chain compromises. We recommend both as part of a layered security stack including MXDR.
How much does Zero Trust cost?
West Computers provides Zero Trust application control at $10 per workstation per month, including deployment, policy management, and ongoing tuning.
Is Zero Trust hard to manage for end users?
End users interact with our Zero Trust platform minimally. If blocked software is legitimate, they submit a request through a simple portal. West Computers handles all policy management — users don't need to understand allowlisting rules.
Complete the Stack

Zero Trust is strongest with these.