What happens to a sensor when it is intentionally disabled in CrowdStrike Falcon?

When a sensor is intentionally disabled in CrowdStrike Falcon, it becomes marked as inactive. This status indicates that the sensor is no longer actively monitoring or reporting on the endpoint's activity, but it is still present on the system. The distinction between being inactive and uninstalled is important, as the sensor can be reactivated without the need for a full reinstallation process. Marking the sensor as inactive allows system administrators to track its status and manage it efficiently within the Falcon platform, ensuring that they maintain visibility over endpoint security measures.

The other options address scenarios that do not align with how the system manages disabled sensors. For instance, automatic uninstallation does not occur simply from disabling a sensor; instead, it remains on the device in an inactive state. Similarly, the sensor does not send alerts upon being disabled, as the action of disabling it typically does not warrant an alert. Furthermore, it does not continue to run in the background, since being disabled means it ceases its monitoring functions effectively.