Glossary: Endpoint, Application and Email Security

agent

Also written: agents, endpoint agent

A small program installed on a device that runs in the background all the time and takes its rules from a central console. One agent often handles several jobs, such as web filtering, DLP, endpoint protection and inventory reporting.

Where the book teaches it

Chapter 1: Content Filters and Endpoint Security
Chapter 2: Network Access Control and Repositories
Chapter 5: Managing Assets from Purchase to Disposal

Related terms

agent-based filtering persistent agent dissolvable agent tamper protection EDR (endpoint detection and response)