What action should an end user take to install an application in an environment utilizing an application allow list?

In an environment that utilizes an application allow list, the correct action for an end user to take when they wish to install a new application is to request that the application be added to the allow list. This is because the allow list is a security measure that specifies which applications are permitted to run on the system.

By requesting the addition of the application to the allow list, the end user is following established protocols that ensure only approved and vetted software can be installed and executed. This helps maintain system security and integrity by preventing unauthorized or potentially harmful applications from being installed.

Other choices may not align with best practices for security management in such an environment. Downloading applications directly could lead to the installation of malicious software if the application is not vetted. Contacting the vendor might provide information about the software but does not address the need for permissions within the allow list framework. Installing the application without permission ignores the guidelines set forth for the environment and could introduce security vulnerabilities.