What is the intended purpose of the SonicWall Single Sign-On (SSO) agent?

The intended purpose of the SonicWall Single Sign-On (SSO) agent is user authentication. This agent facilitates a streamlined process for users to access network resources without needing to log in multiple times. When a user logs into their computer, the SSO agent can automatically authenticate that user to the SonicWall firewall, allowing access to network services based on their credentials.

The SSO agent enhances security and user experience by reducing the number of times users must enter their credentials to access different services on the network. This is particularly beneficial in environments with multiple applications and services, as it minimizes password fatigue and the potential for security breaches associated with weak or reused passwords.

While other options like firewall rule management, web traffic compression, or network performance monitoring are relevant to the overall functionality of network management and optimization, they do not align with the specific role of the SSO agent in streamlining user access through authentication. Thus, focusing on user authentication establishes the SSO agent's primary objective within the SonicWall infrastructure.