Endpoint Agent

Definitions

1. A software component installed on a device to collect telemetry, enforce policy, or support security capabilities such as EDR, antivirus, or compliance checks. Endpoint agents often have deep visibility and privileges, so they must themselves be managed carefully.

   In plain English: A security program installed on a computer or device to watch and protect it.

   Example: "The endpoint agent recorded the suspicious process tree even though the attacker deleted local logs."

Related Terms

• BYOD Security
• Credential Cache
• Endpoint Compliance
• Endpoint Hardening
• Endpoint Isolation
• Endpoint Monitoring
• Full Disk Encryption
• Log Format
• Log Pipeline
• MDM
• Microsoft Defender
• Mobile Threat Defense
• Monitoring Agent
• Observability Security