Why is it recommended to include the Tenable Nessus Agent on your golden image?

• A. To enhance the graphical user interface
• B. So newly deployed systems can have vulnerability assessment performed immediately
• C. Limiting the agents to a single network segment
• D. For monitoring network traffic

Answer: (A)

Including the Nessus Agent on your golden image ensures newly deployed systems can begin vulnerability assessment immediately after provisioning. A golden image is a preconfigured template, so when new machines are created from it, the agent is already present and configured to report to the Tenable server. This lets you start scanning and continuously monitoring vulnerabilities as soon as the system comes online, without waiting for post-deployment agent installation. The agent-based approach provides rapid visibility into host-level risks and pairs with other scanning methods for comprehensive coverage. It’s not about the graphical interface, network segmentation, or monitoring traffic—the agent’s role is to perform vulnerability assessment and report findings from the moment the system is deployed.