#55 - I have more Agents than the FBI

On this episode of CISO Tradecraft you can learn all about Software Agents.  Specifically we discuss: What does an Agent do, Why is an Agent helpful, and the 7 common types of Software Agents you would expect to find in large IT organizations.  Also, if you stick to the end you can also learn about Secret Agents (ie Agentless).   7 Common Software Agents are: Endpoint Configuration Agents - Tools like Microsoft Endpoint Manager or SCCM Mobile Device Managers - Tools like Microsoft Intune or Google Endpoint Management Vulnerability Agents - Tools like Qualys or Nessus Antivirus Agents - Tools like McAfee or Symantec Endpoint Detection & Response Agents - Tools like Crowdstrike or Carbon Black Data Loss Prevention Agents - Tools like Forcepoint or GTB Technologies Privilege Access Management Agents - Tools like BeyondTrust or CyberArk