Tanium · Example Payload

Tanium Create Connection Example

ComplianceEndpoint ManagementPatch ManagementSecurityThreat DetectionUnified Endpoint Management

Tanium Create Connection Example is an example object payload from Tanium, with 2 top-level fields. It illustrates the shape of data this provider's APIs accept or return.

Top-level fields

requestresponse

Example Payload

{
  "request": {
    "method": "POST",
    "url": "https://tanium.example.com/plugin/products/connect/v1/connections",
    "headers": {
      "session": "your-api-token-here",
      "Content-Type": "application/json"
    },
    "body": {
      "name": "Export Installed Software to Syslog",
      "description": "Export installed software inventory to SIEM via syslog",
      "source": {
        "type": "savedQuestion",
        "savedQuestionId": 201
      },
      "destination": {
        "id": 10
      },
      "schedule": {
        "cronExpression": "0 */6 * * *"
      },
      "enabled": true
    }
  },
  "response": {
    "status": 201,
    "body": {
      "data": {
        "id": 55,
        "name": "Export Installed Software to Syslog",
        "description": "Export installed software inventory to SIEM via syslog",
        "enabled": true,
        "status": "active",
        "created": "2026-05-03T12:00:00Z",
        "modified": "2026-05-03T12:00:00Z"
      }
    }
  }
}