CB Protection: Does the Agent Scan Non-Executable Files?

Products

• Carbon Black App Control (formerly Cb Protection)

Issue/Introduction

Does the CB Protection Agent scan non-executable files?

Environment

• CB Protection Agent: All Versions

Resolution

The CB Protection Agent's does not track non-executable files in the inventory.

Additional Information

• 'Files Tracked by CB Protection' is discussed on Pg 44 of the User Guide
• The CB Protection Agent's live inventory considers a “file” as an executable or script file. Initialization of the Agent will determine which files are executable or scripts, then inventory of these files is then maintained.
• Non-executable files are ignored once they are identified.