Editing Software agent (section)

=== Security agents ===
Agents are also used in software security application to intercept, examine and act on various types of content.  Example include: 
* [[Data loss prevention software|Data Loss Prevention (DLP)]] Agents<ref>{{Cite web | title=Enterprise IP and DLP Software {{!}} Digital Guardian | url=https://info.digitalguardian.com/rs/768-OQW-145/images/SC-Labs-DLP-GROUP-TEST-AND-DG-REVIEW.pdf?field_resource_type_value=analyst-reports | access-date=2024-12-25 | website=info.digitalguardian.com}}</ref> - examine user operations on a computer or network, compare with policies specifying allowed actions, and take appropriate action (e.g. allow, alert, block).  The more comprehensive DLP agents can also be used to perform EDR functions.
* Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Agents - monitor all activity on an endpoint computer in order to detect and respond to malicious activities 
*Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Agents - similar to DLP Agents, however examining traffic going to cloud applications