Application sandboxing is a security mechanism that helps prevent the execution of untrusted or untested programs or code from untrusted or unverified third-parties. It does this by running such programs in a restricted environment, known as a sandbox, where they have limited access to files and system resources.
This containment ensures that any malicious code or behavior is isolated from the host system, thereby protecting it from potential harm. Sandboxing is a proactive security measure that can significantly reduce the attack surface and mitigate the risk of security breaches.
References: The concept of application sandboxing is covered in the Certified Network Defender (CND) course, which discusses various strategies for protecting networks and systems, including the use of sandboxing to contain and control the execution of potentially harmful code12.