What should you do if excessive changes have been made to the Application Control ruleset?

Resetting Application Control to remove old rules is the recommended action when excessive changes have been made to the ruleset. Over time, as applications are updated or removed, the ruleset can become cluttered or inaccurate, which might lead to unintended behavior or security gaps.

By resetting the Application Control, you effectively start with a clean slate. This can help eliminate outdated or irrelevant rules that no longer align with the current software environment. After the reset, it allows for a more streamlined and effective ruleset that accurately reflects the current applications in use. This process is essential for maintaining optimal security posture and ensuring that legitimate applications are allowed while unauthorized ones are blocked.

Other options might seem beneficial—such as adding more rules or modifying the software inventory—but they could lead to further complexity and confusion rather than resolving underlying issues with the ruleset. Disabling monitoring features is typically not advisable, as it reduces visibility into application behavior, which can expose the system to risks.