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Cortex XDR Agent on Windows Pc

Developed By: Palo Alto Networks

License: Free

Rating: 4,7/5 - 143 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 8.6.1
Size 15.8 MB
Release Date November 10, 24
Category Business Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (8)]

What's New:
* Adding support with the Uninstall command from XDR management console* Adding support with FedRamp requirements* Minor UI updates and improvements* Bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
Cortex XDR for Android is available for existing Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR customers with an active Cortex XDR or Traps management service subscription.
The Cortex XDR app for... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Cortex XDR Agent and install on Windows PC. Cortex XDR Agent is free Business app, developed by Palo Alto Networks. Latest version of Cortex XDR Agent is 8.6.1, was released on 2024-11-10 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Cortex XDR Agent is 4,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 143 users, 10 users had rated it 5*, 127 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Cortex XDR Agent on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Cortex XDR Agent on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Cortex XDR Agent on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Cortex XDR Agent using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Cortex XDR Agent" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Cortex XDR Agent on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Cortex XDR Agent" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Cortex XDR for Android is available for existing Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR customers with an active Cortex XDR or Traps management service subscription.
The Cortex XDR app for Android prevents known malware and unknown APK files from running on your Android endpoints.

How does it work?
The Cortex XDR app enforces your organization’s security policy to block known malware and unknown files (recommended), upload unknown files for in-depth inspection and analysis, treat grayware as malware, and perform local analysis to determine the likelihood an unknown file is malware. You can also whitelist trusted signers to enable unknown apps that are signed to run before the Cortex XDR app receives an official verdict for the app.

Cortex XDR uses an accessibility service to protect you from malware applications. It detects when a malicious application is launched, and will prompt you to stop using our local database. Configuring is as simple as enabling the Malware Monitoring Service (Settings > Accessibility > Malware Monitoring Service > Enable). Cortex XDR does NOT record any of your app usage statistics.
* Adding support with the Uninstall command from XDR management console
* Adding support with FedRamp requirements
* Minor UI updates and improvements
* Bug fixes
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.