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Why We Choose ThreatLocker

June 21, 20253 min read

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Redefining Cybersecurity With Zero Trust at the Application Level

Traditional antivirus tools and signature-based protections are no longer enough to stop modern threats — especially those that come from inside your network or exploit trusted software. That’s why at CRCIT, we’ve chosen to partner with Threatlocker, a leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, to help protect our clients in a radically more effective way.

ThreatLocker doesn’t just detect malicious behavior — it prevents it by controlling what software is allowed to run in your environment. This approach is called application safelisting, and it’s changing the way businesses think about cybersecurity.


What Is ThreatLocker?

ThreatLocker is a Zero Trust platform that gives you complete control over what runs on your computers, servers, and devices. Instead of relying on prebuilt antivirus signatures or AI to guess what might be dangerous, ThreatLocker blocks everything by default — and only allows approved software, scripts, and processes to execute.

Think of it like a security guard who doesn’t just watch the door — they have a list of who’s allowed in, and no one else gets through. Even if a user clicks a malicious file or someone tries to launch a hidden payload snuck inside an email, it simply won’t run. Never giving the hackers a chance to win against you.


Why Application Safelisting Is a Game-Changer

Traditional antivirus is reactive — it takes security researchers months to identify threats and create security definition updates or they use behavioral patterns to guess and protect your from what might be dangerous. But today’s attacks are more subtle: fileless malware, living-off-the-land attacks, ransomware that hides inside trusted tools. These often go undetected until it’s too late...

ThreatLocker’s safelisting model flips the equation. Instead of guessing what’s bad, it only allows whats good. That means:

  • No more “false negatives” letting ransomware slip through.

  • No unknown apps, scripts, or executables launching in the background.

  • No employees accidentally installing unapproved tools or plugins on their devices. It's a total lock down.

It’s simple, strict, and highly effective — especially in environments where uptime, compliance, and data security are non-negotiable.

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More Than Just Safelisting

While application safelisting is the core of ThreatLocker, the platform offers more tools to protect your entire endpoint ecosystem:

  • Ringfencing: Isolates approved applications so they can’t misuse privileges, access unauthorized files, or call external code like PowerShell Scripts.

  • Storage Control: Locks down external drives, USB devices, and network shares to stop data exfiltration and malware injection.

  • Elevation Control: Limits admin-level access even for users who need elevated permissions — reducing risk from privilege abuse.

  • Network Control: Lets you block or restrict traffic to specific IPs, ports, or countries to harden your systems against external and internal threats.

Together, these tools create a layered, Zero Trust endpoint defense system that puts you — not attackers — in control.


How We Deploy ThreatLocker for Clients

At CRCIT, we don’t just sell security — we built it into your operations. When we deploy ThreatLocker:

  • We inventory your approved software stack.

  • We test and monitor what your users actually need to run.

  • We safely lock down the rest.

  • And we manage the policies, exceptions, and ongoing changes for you. From the time an employee needs access to a software - We've streamlined approvals to less than a minute.

It’s a hands-off experience for your team — but a massive gain in security posture.


Why We Believe in It

We’ve seen firsthand how ThreatLocker stops attacks that bypass antivirus and EDR tools. From blocking ransomware attempts to preventing unauthorized data movement, the platform gives us confidence that our clients’ systems are genuinely secure — not just “covered by a license.”

More importantly, ThreatLocker fits with our broader mission: to bring enterprise-grade-security to businesses of all sizes, without adding complexity or overhead.


Ready to Take Control of What Runs in Your Business?

ThreatLocker’s approach is more than a security upgrade — it’s a fundamental shift in how you manage risk. If you’re tired of reactive tools and want a proactive cybersecurity strategy that actually works, we’ll show you what ThreatLocker can do.

Contact us today to learn more — and take the first step toward total control. -> (508) 500-1531

David S. Markey is the founder of CRCIT Cybersecurity, a veteran-owned IT company specializing in protecting small businesses with enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions. With nearly two decades of experience in technology, real estate, and entrepreneurship, David writes practical, no-fluff content to help business owners understand and defend against today’s cyber threats. When he’s not running companies or writing, he’s spending time with his family in New Hampshire, fishing or training the next generation of tech-savvy thinkers.

David S. Markey

David S. Markey is the founder of CRCIT Cybersecurity, a veteran-owned IT company specializing in protecting small businesses with enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions. With nearly two decades of experience in technology, real estate, and entrepreneurship, David writes practical, no-fluff content to help business owners understand and defend against today’s cyber threats. When he’s not running companies or writing, he’s spending time with his family in New Hampshire, fishing or training the next generation of tech-savvy thinkers.

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