What occurs when a file is released from quarantine in CrowdStrike Falcon?

When a file is released from quarantine in CrowdStrike Falcon, it is allowed to execute on the host from which it was originally quarantined. This means that the action of releasing the file informs the system that the file has been deemed safe to run again on that specific host.

The quarantine feature is designed to isolate potentially harmful files to prevent them from causing harm to the system. Once a file is evaluated and considered not to present a risk, the release action permits its execution, thus restoring its functionality on that particular host while ensuring that all necessary checks have been conducted prior to allowing its use.

It is important to understand that releasing a file from quarantine does not mean that the file becomes active across all hosts in the network or that it is restored to them. The scope of the release is limited to the individual host from where it was quarantined, ensuring precise control and minimizing potential threats.