CB Response: Does The Sensor Require Bi-directional Connection to Server?

Products

• Carbon Black EDR (formerly Cb Response)

Issue/Introduction

Does the CB Response Sensor require a bi-directional connection to the CB Response Server?

Environment

• CB Response Sensor: All Versions
• CB Response Server: All Versions

Resolution

No, the CB Response Sensor does not require a bi-directional connection to the CB Response Server. 

Additional Information

• Upgrades, Sensor Group setting changes, Live Response, etc., all occur during Sensor check-in.
• The CB Response Server does not 'push down' any type of packages to the Sensor.
• Live Response commands are not sent to the Sensor, the Sensor will retrieve them.