How does Tanium assist with vulnerability management?

Tanium assists with vulnerability management primarily by identifying vulnerabilities and assessing risk levels. This is a critical aspect of maintaining a secure IT environment. Tanium leverages its capabilities to scan endpoints in real-time, providing organizations with a comprehensive view of vulnerabilities present across their infrastructure. It not only identifies where vulnerabilities exist but also assesses the risk associated with those vulnerabilities based on factors such as exploitability and impact, allowing organizations to prioritize their remediation efforts effectively.

This approach enables IT and security teams to make informed decisions on how to manage vulnerabilities based on the potential risk to their systems. By focusing on the identification and risk assessment, Tanium helps organizations strengthen their security posture and reduce the likelihood of exploitation of vulnerabilities.

The other options do not represent the core functions of Tanium in vulnerability management. Outsourcing vulnerability tasks to external firms does not leverage the capabilities of Tanium directly, while ignoring outdated systems would not align with a proactive approach to security. Providing fixed software solutions does not encompass the ongoing, dynamic nature of vulnerability management that requires continuous monitoring and assessment.