What is the primary responsibility of the Policy Control Engine (PCE)?

The primary responsibility of the Policy Control Engine (PCE) is to collect workload system information and context. This function is crucial because the PCE enables the Illumio platform to understand the environment in which it is operating. It gathers data on workloads, their context, and their relationships with other workloads and services. This understanding allows the PCE to make informed decisions when it comes to enforcing security policies and adapting dynamically to changes within the system.

While gathering system and traffic information, enforcing security policies, and serving as a connection between user interfaces are important aspects of the overall functionality of the Illumio platform, they do not specifically represent the primary role of the PCE. The PCE's focus on collecting relevant context and information lays the foundation for effective policy enforcement and security management across the organization.