Glossary

Understand key terms used in the Vulnerabilities module of Sprinto, including definitions for workflow checks, SLA, and more.

This glossary defines key terms used throughout the Vulnerabilities section in Sprinto. Use it as a reference to better understand the terminology related to vulnerability management, compliance, and evidence tracking.

Term	Definition
Vulnerability	A flaw or weakness in a system that could be exploited to compromise security, such as unpatched code, misconfigurations, or exposed endpoints.
Pentest (Penetration Test)	A security test conducted by a certified external party to identify vulnerabilities in a product or infrastructure.
Monitoring Source	An integrated tool or service that detects vulnerabilities and sends findings to Sprinto (e.g. AWS Inspector, GitLab, SonarCloud).
System-status Check	An automatic compliance check triggered when a vulnerability is detected by an integrated source. It is resolved automatically when the vulnerability is closed at the source.
Workflow Check	A manual compliance check that must be configured by the user. It requires periodic action and evidence submission.
SLA (Service Level Agreement)	A predefined time window within which a vulnerability must be resolved. SLA tracking ensures timely remediation and compliance.
Evidence	Documentation (such as scan reports, screenshots, or logs) uploaded to confirm completion of a workflow check or remediation activity.
Special Case	A designation for vulnerabilities that are not applicable or cannot be resolved. Marking a special case prevents check failure while retaining audit visibility.
Due/Critical/Failing	Status indicators for system or workflow checks. A check becomes Critical as the SLA approaches expiry and Failing once overdue.
Passing	Indicates that a vulnerability has been resolved or a check has been successfully completed with valid evidence.
VPAT	Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment Test. A certified pentest report uploaded to Sprinto as part of regular compliance.