What is the primary role of the agent manager?

The primary role of the agent manager is to handle workload and policy data. This function is essential in managing the communication and operations of the various security policies applied to workloads in the environment. The agent manager facilitates the deployment, updating, and enforcement of security policies across the workloads, ensuring that they operate within the defined security constraints set by the organization.

By managing workloads, the agent manager ensures that relevant policies are consistently applied, which is critical for maintaining a secure and compliant operating environment. This involves not only enforcing security but also adapting to any changes in workload states or policies, thereby enhancing the dynamic security posture of the system. The correct understanding of this role is crucial for effective operational security and compliance in environments using The Illumio platform.