Source: https://sprinto-test.docs-staging.pageloop.ai/monitoring/glossary

# Glossary

This glossary defines important terms and labels used in the Monitoring section of Sprinto. Use this as a quick reference to understand the terminology associated with compliance checks, workflows, and system integrations.

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| Term                 | Definition                                                                                                       |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Check**            | A monitor that tracks a specific compliance task. Can be automated (via integration) or workflow-based (manual). |
| **Workflow Check**   | A check that requires user input, evidence upload, or task completion on a schedule.                             |
| **Automated Check**  | A check that pulls data from an integration and evaluates compliance automatically.                              |
| **Entity**           | The system, user, or asset being evaluated (e.g., EC2 instance, staff member).                                   |
| **Task**             | A unit of work that needs to be completed or verified under a check.                                             |
| **Task Status**      | The compliance outcome of a task — Passed, Due, Failing, or Critical.                                            |
| **Passed**           | The task met all compliance requirements; no action is needed.                                                   |
| **Due**              | The task has not yet been completed and is approaching its deadline.                                             |
| **Failing**          | The task failed a compliance condition or was not completed in time.                                             |
| **Critical**         | A high-severity failure that poses an immediate compliance risk.                                                 |
| **Check Owner**      | The user responsible for completing or overseeing a check.                                                       |
| **Reviewer**         | The user assigned to review and approve a workflow check submission.                                             |
| **Provider**         | The integration source for an automated check (e.g., AWS, GitHub, Azure).                                        |
| **Area**             | The compliance domain associated with a check (e.g., People, Infrastructure, Risk).                              |
| **Framework**        | A compliance standard or model (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) against which checks are mapped.                         |
| **Control**          | A specific policy or requirement under a framework that the check supports.                                      |
| **Active Check**     | A monitor currently enabled and under evaluation.                                                                |
| **Available Check**  | A predefined monitor that can be enabled based on integration or data availability.                              |
| **Disabled Check**   | A monitor that has been turned off or archived.                                                                  |
| **Monitoring Table** | The dashboard view listing all compliance checks along with their status and metadata.                           |
| **View & Fix**       | Action button that opens the Check Details page for a failing or due check.                                      |