During onboarding, what action does the agent perform on the device?

• A. Erase user data
• B. The agent scans the device for OS updates, security settings, and malware
• C. Install unrelated apps
• D. Disable security features

Answer: (B)

During onboarding, the scanner/agent creates a secure baseline on the device by checking that the operating system is up to date, security configurations are enabled, and there are no active threats. This ensures the device meets security policies and won’t pose a risk when accessing network resources. Running an OS update check confirms patches are current, validating that known vulnerabilities are addressed. Verifying security settings ensures protections like encryption, password requirements, and policy enforcement are in place. Performing a malware scan helps detect any preexisting infections before the device is allowed to join the environment. Destroying data, installing unrelated apps, or disabling security features would undermine security, which is why those options aren’t part of proper onboarding.