What is the purpose of the Tanium Sensor 'Installed Applications'?

The purpose of the Tanium Sensor "Installed Applications" is to collect information about applications installed on endpoints. This sensor provides a comprehensive inventory of programs that are present on each endpoint within the Tanium environment. By utilizing this sensor, administrators can gain insights into software compliance, security posture, and asset management. It allows them to identify unauthorized applications, ensure that required software is present, and streamline software audits. This functionality is crucial for maintaining software licensing compliance and enhancing overall endpoint security.

The other options focus on different functionalities that are not related to the specific role of the "Installed Applications" sensor, which is why they do not apply in this context. The Tanium platform has other sensors and tools designed for monitoring CPU usage, measuring network latency, and tracking user login times, each fulfilling distinct purposes within endpoint management and monitoring.