What feature does Tanium use to gather data from endpoints?

Tanium utilizes sensors as a fundamental feature to gather data from endpoints. Sensors are lightweight, versatile components that enable Tanium to collect various types of information from endpoints in real time. They are designed to probe the system for specifics such as installed software, running processes, and hardware inventory, which facilitates comprehensive visibility into the endpoint environment.

The effectiveness of Tanium sensors lies in their ability to poll endpoints quickly and efficiently, allowing for near-instant data retrieval that is crucial for organizations requiring up-to-date insights for security and compliance monitoring. The architecture allows for a scalable approach to data collection, enabling the Tanium platform to accommodate large numbers of endpoints across diverse environments.

This mechanism of collecting and delivering data is key to Tanium's success in threat detection, endpoint management, and operational efficiency within a network.