App Control: Does the service protect against ransomware?

Products

• Carbon Black App Control (formerly Cb Protection)

Issue/Introduction

Does App Control protect the endpoints against ransomware attacks?

Environment

• App Control: All Supported Versions (Formerly CB Protection)

Resolution

Yes, protection against ransomware attacks can be achieved by enabling the appropriate rapid config.

1. In the console, open Rules > Software Rules > Rapid Configs
2. Edit the Ransomware Protection config
3. Review for the types of items protected against, and make any necessary adjustments
4. Set the status at the top of the page to Enabled, and save