As a key part of an autonomous endpoint management platform, Tanium Risk Assessment (TRA) has been a trusted tool for uncovering security and operational vulnerabilities across enterprise environments for years. Now, with the latest release of Tanium Benchmark, TRA becomes even more powerful, accessible, and user-friendly than ever before—delivering actionable insights in just a few clicks.
What Is Benchmark?
Benchmark is Tanium's centralized console for evaluating security and operational posture. It helps teams measure hygiene, track risk scores, and compare performance against industry peers. Powered by Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM), Benchmark continuously collects telemetry from Tanium-managed endpoints-enabling real-time insights without additional scans or configuration.
This telemetry also powers Tanium Guide, which can surface contextual observations when risk scores or benchmark metrics change. These notifications help teams respond faster and more confidently, often pointing directly to TRA reports or dashboard findings.
The latest release of Tanium Benchmark introduces two major enhancements that make risk reporting and vulnerability prioritization easier, faster, and more actionable:
- Embedded Tanium Risk Assessment (TRA)
- New Vulnerability Dashboards
Whether you're a security analyst tracking exposure or a CISO preparing for a board meeting, Benchmark now delivers the right insights-right where you need them.
Tanium Risk Assessment: Now in console and on demand
The most significant update? TRA is now fully integrated into the Tanium Benchmark console. Tanium users can launch a comprehensive risk assessment directly from Benchmark—no external configuration, no technical support required. With just a few clicks, users can generate two types of reports:
- A Detailed Report packed with granular findings across multiple risk categories.
- An Executive Summary tailored for leadership, highlighting key metrics and risk scores.
Both reports are exportable in customizable HTML and standardized JSON formats, making it easy to share insights with stakeholders or integrate findings into third-party tools and dashboards.
Self-service risk reporting
TRA's new configuration page empowers users to run assessments whenever and as often as needed. There’s no need for endpoint changes, live sensors, or additional scans. All data is pulled from Tanium, ensuring a lightweight, seamless experience.
This self-service model means customers can:
- Run assessments on-demand.
- Target specific computer groups or endpoints.
- Customize report content and format.
- Showcase findings to leadership without waiting on support.
Strategic value for stakeholders
TRA isn’t just about data—it’s about decision-making. The reports help organizations:
- Identify vulnerabilities and operational risks.
- Benchmark their security posture against industry peers.
- Prioritize remediation efforts based on endpoint criticality and exposure.
- Communicate risk clearly to executives and internal teams.
Whether you're a security analyst needing deep technical insights or a CISO preparing for a board meeting, TRA delivers the right level of detail to the right audience.
Benchmark’s new vulnerability dashboards
Alongside the TRA enhancements, Benchmark now includes Vulnerability Dashboards that provide visibility into the severity and priority of vulnerabilities across your estate. These dashboards feature:
- Vulnerability Impact Scores: Calculated by multiplying CVSS scores by the number of affected endpoints.
- Vulnerability Priority Scores: Weighted by endpoint criticality, helping teams focus on the most mission-critical risks.
- Sortable Tables: Filter and export CVE data to quickly identify and act on high-risk vulnerabilities.
This expanded view helps organizations with limited resources focus their efforts to minimize the attack surface and maximize their impact.
Try TRA with a no-cost proof of concept
Prospective customers can now experience the value of TRA through a no-cost proof of concept (POC). With minimal setup, organizations can run the assessment, receive a risk score, and gain insights into their security posture.
Conclusion: Better, faster, smarter risk insights
The latest Benchmark release marks an evolution in Tanium’s risk assessment capabilities. TRA is now easier to execute, more customizable, and fully embedded in the Benchmark experience. Combined with the new Vulnerability Dashboards, Tanium is giving customers and prospects the tools they need to understand, communicate, and act fast – that’s the power of certainty.
Ready to see your risk score? Log into Benchmark and run your first TRA today or schedule a live demo with our team.