Glossary

Understand key terms used in Sprinto's Reviews module to manage compliance workflows effectively.

This glossary defines key terms used throughout the Reviews section in Sprinto. It is intended to help users understand the terminology associated with compliance review workflows, roles, and configurations.

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Term	Definition
Review	A structured process where stakeholders validate compliance activities such as policies, risk, and vendor assessments.
Senior Management Review	A predefined review conducted by senior leadership to validate the actions taken by Infosec Officers.
Workflow Check	A customisable, process-driven review (e.g. internal audits) created and managed manually in Sprinto.
Infosec Officer	A role responsible for performing internal audits, risk assessments, and other compliance-driven actions.
Senior Management	A role responsible for reviewing and approving compliance tasks performed by the Infosec Officer.
Evidence	Supporting documentation uploaded to prove that a review or process was completed accurately.
Passing	A status indicating that a review was completed successfully and within the defined SLA.
Failing	A status showing that a review was overdue or incomplete as per the SLA.
Critical	A review that is due within 7 days and requires immediate attention.
Due	A review that is pending but still within the SLA timeframe.
Upload Pending	A workflow check that has been created but is awaiting evidence submission.
Special Case	A check that has been marked as not applicable, along with a valid justification.
SLA (Service Level Agreement)	The timeframe within which a review must be completed to stay compliant.
Manage	A dashboard action that allows you to modify, disable, or upload evidence to a workflow check.
Zones	Logical segments (e.g. by region or team) used to assign reviews and filters.
Frameworks	Industry-standard compliance models such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Review Comments	Notes or feedback added by a reviewer while submitting or completing a review.
View Completed Reviews	A dashboard feature that displays a log of past reviews along with timestamps and evidence.