Method of authentication | Information Systems homework help

ÿIf an attacker can retrieve ÿthe API and libraries, then use these to write an agent, and then get ÿthe attacker?s agent installed, how should DigitalÿDiskusÿprotect itself ÿfrom such an attack? Should the business analytics system provide a ÿmethod of authentication of valid agents in order to protect against a ÿmalicious one? Is the agent a worthy attack surface?ÿ
ÿAnswer the question with a minimum of 250 words in APA format with in-text citation.