What may cause performance issues with a Tanium query?

Performance issues with a Tanium query can occur when a query is executed with too many sensors or results. Tanium is designed to provide real-time data across endpoints, but the more sensors and data points being queried, the more resources are required to process that information. This can lead to slower response times and an increased load on the Tanium infrastructure. The efficiency of a query is impacted by how many endpoints need to be scanned, how many specific data points (sensors) are requested, and the overall complexity of the request. Therefore, it is crucial to optimize queries to maintain performance and ensure timely data retrieval.

Other factors such as access rights, software versions, or role changes are important for operational success and security but do not directly contribute to the performance slowdown during a query execution. Insufficient access rights can limit visibility into data but wouldn't inherently slow down the query. Using outdated software can affect overall system performance and security but is less about the immediate performance of executing queries than the efficiency and design of the queries themselves. Frequent changes in roles might complicate user administration but also do not directly impact the efficiency with which queries run on the Tanium platform.