Why might a configured control action fail to complete successfully?

A configured control action may fail to complete successfully due to restrictions imposed by the Enforcement Mode or Action Thresholds. Enforcement Modes define the manner in which the control actions are applied, varying from light enforcement, which may alert the user, to full enforcement, which could quarantine or block devices from the network. Each mode has specific conditions under which actions can be taken.

Action Thresholds set limits on how many devices can be subjected to a certain control action within a specific time frame. If the threshold is exceeded, the control action will not execute as intended. This ensures that the enforcement system is not overwhelmed and maintains operational integrity. Thus, if any of these restrictions are in effect, they prevent the action from executing as expected.

While other options may contribute to issues, they do not directly relate to the restrictions placed on the control actions themselves. For instance, an endpoint not connected to the internet could impede communication but isn’t inherently an issue with the control action parameters. Similarly, while user permissions could affect the ability to initiate actions, they don’t directly influence the success of actions that are already configured and in place. Additionally, a device being out of compliance could initiate a control action but does not account for operational gaps from enforcement settings.