Intel Security Assist. But it is rumored that the component collects some information. Also, (how) does it relate to the IME, and is it reasonable to believe that it provides/facilitates the provision of back-doors into the OS.
The Intel® Driver & Support Assistant helps keeps your system up-to-date by detecting when updates are available. Intel Security Assist is a program developed by Intel. Intel® Security Assist is a Shareware software in the category Security developed by Intel Corporation.
What does Intel Security Assist do, and why is it installed?
Intel Security Assist is not an AntiVirus program.
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. It's part of the Intel Active Management Technology. Also, (how) does it relate to the IME, and is it reasonable to believe that it provides/facilitates the provision of back-doors into the OS.