What could cause a sensor to be marked as inactive in the CrowdStrike Falcon platform?

A sensor in the CrowdStrike Falcon platform might be marked as inactive due to intentional actions taken by an administrator or user, such as disabling or uninstalling the sensor. This signifies a deliberate choice to stop monitoring by the sensor for various reasons, such as troubleshooting, maintenance, or transitioning to a different endpoint solution.

When a sensor is intentionally disabled or uninstalled, it signals the system that the sensor is not currently active and therefore cannot provide the necessary data or protection. Unlike unintentional events, such as a software malfunction, crashing, or network issues, which may be resolved automatically or prompt alerts, intentional disablement is a conscious decision made by the user or system administrator, marking the sensor's status as inactive until it is re-enabled or reinstalled.