> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions.md).

# Inventory - Agent permissions

Configure permissions for Endpoints (XDR Agent) in Cortex XSIAM.

This section controls access to endpoint agent management, security policies, host firewalls, device controls, and agent lifecycles.

* [Agent Administrations](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/agent-administrations.md)
* [Agent Groups](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/agent-groups.md)
* [Agent Prevention Policies](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/agent-prevention-policies.md)
* [Global Exceptions](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/global-exceptions.md)
* [Agent Profiles](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/agent-profiles.md)
* [Agent Extension Policies](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/agent-extension-policies.md)
* [Agent Installations](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/agent-installations.md)
* [Host Firewall](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/host-firewall.md)
* [Device Control](/cortex-xsiam/reference-and-developer-docs/role-based-access-control/inventory-agent-permissions/device-control.md)

{% hint style="warning" %}

### Caution

* The Master switch: Setting **Agent Administrations** to View/Edit acts as a master switch that unlocks highly granular execution checkboxes (such as Agent Management, Pause Protection, and Agent Scan). Leaving these unchecked allows the user to view the administration without the ability to execute the actions.
* High-Risk Operations:
  * Pause Protection temporarily disables malware and exploit prevention, leaving endpoints actively vulnerable to threats.
  * Token Revocation permanently disconnects agents until they are manually re-enrolled.
  * Global Exceptions bypass prevention policies and can create severe security blind spots; implement strict change management workflows
    {% endhint %}


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