Who is responsible for creating exclusions for Tanium Client to operate?

The responsibility for creating exclusions for the Tanium Client to operate typically falls to the customer's security administrator. This role is crucial as the security admin is best positioned to understand the specific environment's security policies and requirements. The security admin can ensure that the Tanium Client functions optimally without being hindered by security measures that might block its operation, such as antivirus software or firewall rules.

The Tanium support team generally provides guidance and support for issues but does not typically configure exclusions directly. The Tanium Cloud admin oversees the operations of Tanium in the cloud environment, but creating exclusions is a task that should align closely with the enterprise's security protocols, which falls primarily within the realm of the security admin’s responsibilities. As such, exclusions are often necessary to ensure seamless communication and functionality of the Tanium Client within the organization’s security infrastructure.

It’s also important to note that the assertion that no exclusions are needed is misleading; without appropriate exclusions, the Tanium Client may face operational disruptions, affecting its effectiveness. Thus, engaging the security admin for this task is the best practice to ensure a balance between operational efficiency and security compliance.