Yes, white magic can use for protection. It does not matter you use black magic or white magic protection is protection. All types of magic can be used for protection.

exactly akhtar bhai magic is magic. it can white magic use for protection as well as black and other magic. Only important is your intentions with good intentions black magic can be used for good purpose too.

Any magic can use for protection, what important is protection to protect yourself from negative energy. When we say white magic specifically means white magic is sign of good magic and can protect us from evil magic. That is true that white magic can use for protection against any evil spells.

Many cultures relate white magic to the religion. They think the magic that is allow in religion is white magic and that white magaic can be used for protection and other purposes.