A security analyst is creating baseline system images to remediate vulnerabilities found in different operating systems. Each image needs to be scanned before it is deployed. The security analyst must ensure the configurations match industry standard benchmarks and the process can be repeated frequently. Which of the following vulnerability options would BEST create the process requirements?

A.
Utilizing an operating system SCAP plugin

B.
Utilizing an authorized credential scan

C.
Utilizing a non-credential scan

D.
Utilizing a known malware plugin

Explanation: