Configure the WatchGuard Agent Remotely

Applies To: WatchGuard Advanced EPDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard Advanced EPDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EPDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard EDR endpoint security product.,WatchGuard EDR Core This topic applies to the WatchGuard EDR Core endpoint security product., WatchGuard EPP This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPP endpoint security product.

Network administrators can use the Endpoint Security management UI to configure the WatchGuard Agent on the computers on their network, including:

• Define the computer's role on the network and how it relates to other protected workstations and servers. The WatchGuard Agent installed on the Windows computers on your network can have three roles. For more information, go to:
  • Designate a Computer as a WatchGuard Proxy (Windows Computers)
  • Designate a Discovery Computer
  • Designate a Cache Computer (Windows computers)
• Protect the endpoint software from unauthorized tampering by hackers and advanced threats (APTs). For more information, go to Configure Security Against Tampering.
• Define the visibility of the agent on the workstation or server, and its language. For more information, go to Configure Per-Computer Settings.
• Configure the communication established between the computers on the network and WatchGuard Cloud. For more information, go to Configure Network Services.

Related Topics

Configure Per-Computer Settings

Configure Network Services