Secure Endpoint Agent release notes - Version 7.20 hotfixes

If agent version control is enabled, 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.

To learn about all features, enhancements, and fixes introduced in Absolute 7.20, see the Absolute 7.20 Release Notes.

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 7.20.0.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 13

Agent improvements and fixes

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

Agent Version	Platform	Component	Component version	Fixes and improvements
7.20.0.1	Windows	Installed Applications (SNG)	1.0.9.11	Improved performance by reducing unnecessary scans and payload uploads.
		Hardware (HDP)	2.0.10.5
		Application Persistence (RAR)	7.13.7.10
		Custom Data (CDC)	1.0.8.59
		Send Message (EUM)	1.0.2.2	Previously, Japanese message text was not displayed correctly, and the device user may have needed to click Submit multiple times before the message stopped appearing. This issue is now fixed.
7.20.0.2	Mac	The Secure Endpoint Agent and its components now support Mac devices running macOS 13.
		Installed Applications (SNG)	1.0.9.6	Some code changes were introduced to these agent components to support macOS 13.
		Software (SDC)	1.0.4.4
		Full-Disk Encryption (ESP)	1.0.7.5
		Reach Script (ANS)	1.0.5.8
		Anti-Malware (AVP)	1.0.7.14	The AVP component now successfully detects the following versions of Crowdstrike Falcon Sensor: 6.26.139.04 6.37.150.01 6.39.152.05