How long do tags persist if all associated hosts are inactive?

Tags in the CrowdStrike environment are used to organize and manage the various hosts you are monitoring. When all associated hosts are inactive, their tags will persist for a set period. In this case, the correct duration for tags to remain in the system after the last associated host has gone inactive is 45 days. This timeframe allows administrators ample opportunity to reactivate those hosts or assess their status before the tags are permanently removed from the system.

The persistence of 45 days balances operational efficiency with the need for administrators to maintain an accurate overview of their environment. During this time, any historical insights related to the tags can still be utilized effectively, which aids in security management and decision-making. After 45 days without any active hosts, tags are considered obsolete and are then removed to keep the tagging system relevant and uncluttered. This ensures that administrators are not overwhelmed by outdated tags that no longer serve a purpose.