Which component of Tanium is responsible for communication with endpoints?

The Tanium Client is responsible for communication with endpoints. It is installed on each managed endpoint within the environment and plays a crucial role in data collection and command execution. The client continuously reports system status and other relevant data back to the Tanium Server, ensuring that administrators have real-time visibility into the endpoints they manage.

By using the Tanium Client, organizations can perform a variety of functions, such as gathering hardware and software inventory, detecting vulnerabilities, and executing commands to remediate issues directly on the endpoint. This direct communication facilitates quick and efficient data collection and management across the network, which is fundamental to achieving the objectives of endpoint management and security.

Other components, while essential to the Tanium ecosystem, serve different purposes. The Tanium Server acts as the central management point, processing and storing data collected from clients but does not interact directly with endpoints. The Tanium Console provides a graphical interface for users to interact with the server and clients but is not involved in the communication with endpoints itself. Tanium Modules extend functionality but are built on top of the server-client architecture and do not individually communicate with endpoints. Thus, the role of the Tanium Client is critical for effective endpoint communication and management.