How does the Secure Agent communicate with Informatica Cloud?

The Secure Agent communicates with Informatica Cloud primarily using outbound HTTPS protocol. This method ensures that the data transmitted between the Secure Agent and Informatica Cloud is secure and encrypted, which is essential for maintaining data integrity and confidentiality during transfer. By leveraging the HTTPS protocol, the Secure Agent can perform various tasks such as executing jobs, managing configurations, and transferring data without exposing sensitive information to potential security threats.

Using HTTP instead of HTTPS would not provide the same level of security, making it a less viable option for sensitive data exchanges. The other communication methods listed, such as FTP and direct VPN connections, do not appropriately represent the designed operational flow for Secure Agent communication in the context of Informatica Cloud, thereby making them unsuitable choices. WebSocket connections also do not fit within the framework of how Secure Agent typically communicates, as the processes rely on standard HTTP/HTTPS for web-based applications.