# Anti-Executable Terms

The following Anti-Executable terms are important:

* Allow – a file can be launched.&#x20;
* Block – a file is prevented from being launched.&#x20;
* Publisher – creator of a program. For example, Microsoft is the Publisher of Microsoft Word.
* Central List – a list of the files on your network. Files can be added to the Central List manually.&#x20;
* Policy Control List – a list of all the files or Publishers for the particular policy. The files or Publishers are added to the Policy Control List from the Central List or the Anti-Executable Dashboard. Allow or Block files in a Policy Control List.&#x20;
* Local Control List – a list of all the files or Publishers for the particular computer.&#x20;
* Execution Control List – a combination list consisting of settings from the Local Control List and Policy Control List enforced on the computer. In case of a conflict in settings for a particular file or publisher, the Block settings always takes precedence.&#x20;
* Anti-Executable Dashboard – The Anti-Executable Dashboard provides a dynamic view of the Anti-Executable activity across all computers. Anti-Executable actions can be performed directly from the dashboard.&#x20;
