Source: https://sprinto-test.docs-staging.pageloop.ai/data-library/infrastructure/glossary

# Glossary

### Introduction

This glossary defines common terms and concepts related to infrastructure monitoring and compliance within Sprinto. Use this as a reference when navigating the Infra Systems, Monitoring, and Workflow Checks interfaces.

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| **Term**                        | **Definition**                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Infrastructure System**       | A connected cloud account or project, such as an AWS account, GCP project, or Azure subscription.                              |
| **Infra Owner**                 | The designated staff member responsible for resolving compliance tasks for a specific infrastructure system.                   |
| **Entity**                      | An individual infrastructure resource retrieved from a connected system (e.g., EC2 instance, Cloud SQL database).              |
| **Classification**              | The process of marking an entity as Production, Not Production, or Unclassified to determine the applicable compliance checks. |
| **Production**                  | An entity that processes, stores, or transmits sensitive or in-scope data and requires full compliance monitoring.             |
| **Not Production**              | An entity that handles test, staging, or non-sensitive data and is excluded from certain compliance checks.                    |
| **Unclassified**                | The default state for newly synced entities that haven’t been categorised yet.                                                 |
| **Smart Classification**        | A system-wide default classification applied to all entities in a given infrastructure system.                                 |
| **Tag-based Classification**    | A method of automatically classifying entities based on tags or labels defined in the cloud platform.                          |
| **Parent-based Classification** | A method where a child entity inherits classification from its parent entity.                                                  |
| **System Check**                | An automated check that evaluates the security configuration of an integrated infrastructure system.                           |
| **Workflow Check**              | A manual compliance check that requires evidence uploads at scheduled intervals.                                               |
| **Monitoring Tab**              | A central dashboard within the Infrastructure section that shows the status of all compliance checks.                          |
| **Active Checks**               | Checks that are currently enforced and require regular review or resolution.                                                   |
| **Available Checks**            | Checks that are defined but not yet enabled or actively monitored.                                                             |
| **Evidence Review**             | A manual validation process to confirm that uploaded proof meets compliance standards.                                         |
| **Task Drawer**                 | A context-specific panel showing resolution instructions and ownership for failing or due checks.                              |
| **Special Case**                | A status applied to a check when standard resolution is not possible, accompanied by a justification and optional evidence.    |