Endpoint Standard: Does the sensor enter "Sensor Bypass (Admin Action)" mode during an upgrade/uninstall?

Products

• Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense)

Issue/Introduction

Does the sensor enter "Sensor Bypass (Admin Action)" mode during an upgrade/uninstall?

Environment

• Endpoint Standard (Formerly CB Defense) Sensor: All Versions
• Microsoft Windows OS: All Supported Versions

Resolution

• Yes, the sensor goes into "Sensor Bypass (Admin Action)" mode to disable tamper protection and allow the required actions to proceed
• Once the upgrade/uninstall has completed the sensor should come back out of "Sensor Bypass (Admin Action)" mode automatically

Additional Information

Upgrade and uninstall are only some of the reasons for the sensor to enter "Sensor Bypass (Admin Action)" mode