What Is the HSS Agent?
The HSS agent is used to perform scans on all servers, monitor server security status in real time, and reports collected server information to the cloud protection center.
There are different agent versions for Linux and Windows OSs. The HSS protection functions will be available after you install the agent and enable HSS protection.
Functions of the Agent
- The agent runs scan tasks every day in the early morning to scan all servers, monitors server security, and reports collected server information to the cloud protection center.
- The agent blocks server attacks based on the security policies you configured.
- If the agent is not installed or is abnormal, HSS is unavailable.
- The agent can be installed on HUAWEI CLOUD Elastic Cloud Servers (ECSs), Bare Metal Servers (BMSs), offline servers, and third-party cloud servers.
- WTP and HSS can use the same agent on a server.
Linux Agent Processes
The agent process needs to be run by the root user.
The agent contains the following processes:
Agent Process Name |
Function |
Path |
---|---|---|
hostguard |
Detects security issues, protects the system, and monitors the agent. |
/usr/local/hostguard/bin/hostguard |
upgrade |
Upgrades the agent. |
/usr/local/hostguard/bin/upgrade |
Windows Agent Processes
The agent process needs to be run by the system user.
The agent contains the following processes:
Agent Process Name |
Function |
Path |
---|---|---|
HostGuard.exe |
Detects and protects the system against security issues. |
C:\Program Files (x86)\HostGuard\HostGuard.exe |
HostWatch.exe |
Monitors the agent process. |
C:\Program Files (x86)\HostGuard\HostWatch.exe |
upgrade.exe |
Upgrades the agent. |
C:\Program Files (x86)\HostGuard\upgrade.exe |
About HSS FAQs
- What Is Host Security Service?
- Where Is HSS Available?
- How Do I Use HSS?
- Can I Upgrade My HSS Edition?
- Does the HSS Agent Conflict with Any Other Security Software?
- What Are the Differences Between HSS and WAF?
- Can HSS Quota Be Shared Between Accounts?
- What Is the HSS Agent?
- Can HSS Quota Be Shared Across Regions?
- Can I Use HSS If My Services Are Not Deployed on HUAWEI CLOUD?
- Can HSS Protect Offline Servers Using the Same Public IP Address?
- Which HSS Edition Do I Need to Purchase to Pass the DJCP MLPS Assessment?
- Can HSS Automatically Detect and Remove Viruses?
- What Are the Differences Between HSS and SA Baseline Checks?
- Can I Add an IP Blacklist in HSS?
- Do I Need to Enable HSS Again After My Server OS Is Reinstalled?
- How Often Does HSS Detect, Isolate, and Kill Malicious Programs?
- How Often Are the HSS Virus Database and Vulnerability Database Updated?
- Do I Have to Deploy HSS on All My Cloud Servers?
- How Do I Enable the HSS Basic Edition?
- How Does HSS Transfer Data?
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