Carbon Black Cloud: Why Is the last_shutdown_time API Value Not Always Updated?

Products

• Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)

Issue/Introduction

Why does the last_shutdown_time not always get updated when the server is rebooted?

Environment

• Carbon Black Cloud: All Supported Versions
• Carbon Black Cloud Sensor: All Supported Versions

Resolution

If the sensor gets shut off by the OS before shutdown begins this value won't be updated in the backend

Additional Information

This functionality may be enhanced in future versions of the sensor