Monitoring

Glossary

Understand key terms used in Sprinto’s Monitoring dashboard, including checks, task statuses, providers, and compliance mappings.

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.


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