Netsweeper Workstation Agent

Netsweeper Workstation Agent

Netsweeper Workstation Agent

What is Netsweeper Workstation Agent?
The Netsweeper Workstation Agent is a Chrome extension that provides user authentication services. It allows users to be authenticated and associated with a configured filtering profile. Moreover, it can be configured by administrators using the gSuite enterprise managed JSON or by using Windows Group Policy. This agent can be used in conjunction with the Netsweeper Client Filter or a Netsweeper in-network filtering device.
Stats
Users: 80,000+
Version: 4.20.53 (Last updated: 2022-11-09)
Creation date: 2020-08-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/webadmin/agent/agent.php
  • https://*/webadmin/agent/agent.php
  • http://*/webadmin/api/whatismyfilteredip.php
  • https://*/webadmin/api/whatismyfilteredip.php
  • storage
  • identity
  • identity.email
  • idle
  • background
  • enterprise.deviceAttributes
Size: 763.90K
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Summary

The Netsweeper Workstation Agent is client software that allows users to be authenticated and associated with the appropriately configured filtering profile. Administrators can configure the Agent software using the gSuite enterprise managed JSON or by using Windows Group Policy to push the correct JSON configuration to the extension.

This agent can be used in conjunction with the Netsweeper Client Filter or with a Netsweeper in-network filtering device. The agent provides no filtering functionality and only user authentication services.

Safety
Risk impact

Netsweeper Workstation Agent may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Netsweeper Workstation Agent is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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