Technical terms

ASQ (Armis Standard Query)

A powerful and intuitive structured query language built into Armis Centrix™, THE Cyber Exposure Management Platform that allows users to search, filter, and analyze data across various entities (devices, activities, alerts, etc.) using specific syntax to create targeted queries for security insights and asset management.

Boundary

A logical grouping of devices based on network connections (SSIDs, IP addresses) or device properties (name, MAC address, type) to organize and manage assets.

Collector

A component of Armis Centrix™ that passively gathers network traffic and data from various sources to identify and monitor assets without requiring agents to be installed on devices.

Device / Asset

An individual endpoint device within the network, identified by unique identifiers such as MAC or IP address, with continuously updated technical, operational, and intelligence attributes.

Integration

A component of Armis Centrix™, THE Cyber Exposure Management Platform that manages system inputs and outputs to enrich device data, connecting with various systems such as firewalls, switches, wireless LAN controllers, SIEM/syslog receivers, vulnerability scanners, and other security tools to enhance asset visibility and security management.

Site

A top-level business or industrial unit in the operational hierarchy, such as a factory, plant, or regional segment of a global organization.

Tenant

A distinct Armis Centrix™ environment or instance that represents a separate customer deployment, which can be managed and monitored through the APEX Manage portal for partners and customers who need to oversee multiple Armis environments from a centralized location.

Commercial terms

Armis Integration Network (AIN)

A partner program where you develop a push / pull integration with Armis products using the API. Read more here.

Technology Alliance Program (TAP)

A partner program that goes beyond just using the Armis API, but requires deeper collaboration such as "Powered by Armis" or OEM agreements. Read more here.

Vendor

A member of the AIN program is a vendor for the purpose of using the Armis API.

Joint Solution Brief

A co‑branded, partner‑aligned marketing document that succinctly describes an integrated technology solution developed and supported by two (or more) organizations. It adapts a traditional solution brief format—typically a 2–6 page, high‑level summary of features and benefits—to highlight how each partner’s capabilities interoperate and how the combined offering addresses specific customer challenges.