Britain’s National Cyber Security Center says it will be using the terms “allow list” and “deny list” instead of “whitelists” in cybersecurity. Blacklists and whitelists, in other words, are not wholly neutral terms. Instead of whitelisting and blacklisting, why don’t we just say allowed or denied? The NCSC isn’t seeking permission; its management board has fully backed the move. “If you’re thinking about getting in touch saying this is political correctness gone mad, don’t bother,” says Ian Levy.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/blogs/forget-whitelists-blacklists-go-for-allow-or-deny-p-2898