What is an Action Group in Tanium?

An Action Group in Tanium refers to a defined set of actions that can be executed on specific endpoints. This capability allows users to streamline the management of endpoints by grouping related actions together, thus enabling more efficient and organized execution. For instance, if a security update or configuration change needs to be applied to multiple machines, an Action Group can facilitate this by applying the same set of instructions to the selected endpoints simultaneously.

By utilizing Action Groups, Tanium operators can reduce the time and complexity involved in endpoint management tasks. This is especially useful for organizations that need to deploy updates or perform maintenance across a large number of machines quickly and effectively.

The other options refer to different functionalities within Tanium. While sensors are indeed used for gathering data, and reporting tools analyze system performance, these aspects do not encompass the concept of grouping actions for execution on endpoints. Similarly, the user interface element in the Tanium Console serves a different purpose and is not related to the execution of grouped actions.