What is one property of host discovery scans in Tenable.sc?

In Tenable.sc, host discovery scans are considered passive scans aimed at identifying and listing devices on a network without actively engaging with host systems. These scans gather information about the network environment, such as active IP addresses and connected devices, and play a crucial role in the overall asset management and visibility for security assessments.

One of the properties of host discovery scans is that they do not count towards licensing. This means that organizations can perform these scans as needed without worrying about consuming licensed scan credits or limits that might be set based on the number of active scans or the total number of assets being evaluated. As a result, organizations often leverage host discovery scans more frequently for maintaining an up-to-date inventory of their networked assets without incurring additional costs related to their Tenable license.

Other options suggest different implications regarding licensing or the purpose and frequency of host discovery scans, but they do not accurately reflect the nature and classification of these scans within the Tenable.sc framework.