Secure Endpoint Agent release notes - Version 7.17 hotfixes

If automatic agent updates are disabled, you can assign an agent version to your account's Windows and Mac devices to prevent agent upgrades. To determine if you want to assign a particular agent version, review this topic to learn about the enhancements and fixes supported in each hotfix version of the Secure Endpoint Agent.

About the Secure Endpoint Agent

The Secure Endpoint Agent is a small software client that resides on devices managed in the Secure Endpoint Console. After the agent is initially installed on a new device, the agent is activated with its first connection to the Absolute Monitoring Center.

Each agent package includes software specific to its supported operating system, including the agent and its associated components, an installer, and a readme file.

System requirements

The 7.17.0.x package bundles contain Secure Endpoint Agent software that support devices running the following operating systems:

Operating system Supported versions
Windows Versions 7, 8.1, 10, and 11
macOS Versions 10.14 to 12

Agent improvements and fixes

The following fixes and improvements are available in each agent version:

Agent Version Platform Component Component version Fixes and improvements
7.17.0.1 Windows

Freeze

(DFZ)

1.0.4.2
  • On a frozen Windows device, you can no longer use a keyboard shortcut to dismiss the Freeze message and access the Windows sign-in screen.
7.17.0.2 Mac

Anti-Malware

(AVP)

1.0.5.8
  • The AVP component now successfully detects Crowdstrike Falcon 6 when it is installed on a macOS 11.x device.
  • The AVP component has been upgraded to support devices running macOS 12.

Full-disk Encryption

(ESP)

1.0.4.4
  • These components have been upgraded to support devices running macOS 12.

NOTE  For other agent components not listed here, no changes were required to support macOS 12.

Hardware

(HDP)

1.0.7.13

Data Discovery

(DARAgent)

7.17.1.5

NOTE  Version 7.17.0.2 of the Secure Endpoint Agent adds support for Windows devices running Windows 11 and Mac devices running macOS 12. Ensure that you install this agent version or higher on these devices.