Cortex XDR agent is a software component of the larger Cortex products. It provides both cloud workload and endpoint protection, depending on the license and deployment environment.
As a comprehensive security solution, it secures a wide range of assets, from cloud environments to traditional endpoints, and mobile devices. The agent protects these assets from numerous threats, including malware, exploits, and fileless attacks. It uses a combination of techniques such as AI-driven local analysis, behavior-based protection, and exploit prevention to detect and block malicious activity.