Glossary

Understand key terms related to device health monitoring, scoping, and compliance checks in Sprinto’s Staff Devices section.

This glossary defines commonly used terms in the Staff Devices section of the Sprinto platform. Use this reference to better understand the concepts related to device monitoring, scoping, and compliance checks.

Term	Definition
Active Device	A device that is currently in use and has successfully reported its health status within the expected timeframe (e.g. 24 hours for MDM, 90 days for Dr. Sprinto).
Antivirus	Software that detects, prevents, and removes malware. Sprinto checks whether antivirus protection is active on a device.
Compliance Check	A validation point that determines whether a device meets specific security requirements (e.g. OS version, screen lock, encryption).
Device Encryption	A security control that protects data on a device by converting it into ciphertext. Sprinto checks for encryption methods like BitLocker (Windows) or FileVault (macOS).
Device Owner	Indicates who owns the device—either the Company or the Employee. Selected during manual reporting.
Dr. Sprinto	Sprinto’s native mobile device management (MDM) application used to collect and report device health data automatically.
Evidence	Proof submitted to validate that a device meets a particular compliance check. This can be a screenshot, system setting, or document.
Failing Check	A compliance check that was evaluated and found to be non-compliant based on reported device data.
Inactive Device	A device that has not reported health status in the defined window or is associated with an offboarded staff member.
Manual Workflow Check	A check that requires users to manually upload device evidence to pass a compliance condition. Used when MDM is unavailable.
MDM (Mobile Device Management)	A system that enables organisations to manage and monitor employee devices. Sprinto supports both Dr. Sprinto and third-party MDM integrations.
Monitoring Tab	A section in Sprinto where all device-related checks can be tracked, filtered, and managed in real time.
Not-in-Scope Device	A device temporarily excluded from compliance checks, often due to reassignment or replacement.
OS Version Check	A check that validates whether a device is running the latest supported version of its operating system.
Rescan	A Dr. Sprinto command used to re-check device configurations after updates or changes are made.
Scope	The classification of a device as Active, Inactive, or Not-in-Scope, determining whether it is monitored for compliance.