When registering a new sensor, how does Tanium determine if the sensor can be safely collected?

When registering a new sensor in Tanium, automatic checks performed by Tanium Data Service (TDS) are essential in determining if the sensor can be safely collected. This automated process ensures that the sensor adheres to predefined safety and compatibility standards without needing manual oversight. By relying on TDS, Tanium can streamline the sensor validation and registration process, making it more efficient than any manual method or updates to a sensor list.

The automatic checks help in assessing various factors, such as the sensor's operational capabilities, security implications, and compatibility with the existing Tanium environment. This systematic evaluation ensures that the sensors being registered will not disrupt the functionality of Tanium or the endpoints being managed.

Other approaches, such as manual checks or regular updates to the sensor list, do not provide the same level of automated assurance and can introduce risks associated with human error or outdated information. Similarly, cross-referencing against active endpoints is a useful practice but does not capture the comprehensive validation needed for registering new sensors.