# What is manual device health status reporting

### About <a href="#about" id="about"></a>

Occasionally, Dr. Sprinto may face challenges in automatically collecting device health data. In such cases, manual evidence submission becomes crucial for maintaining compliance. Below are the steps to provide evidence for different system health checks.

### Purpose <a href="#purpose" id="purpose"></a>

There are instances where Dr. Sprinto's automatic data collection might fail due to various reasons such as insufficient privileges or unsupported operating systems. To ensure a seamless compliance journey, individuals can capture and manually upload screenshots of specific device settings.

### Required Evidences <a href="#required-evidences" id="required-evidences"></a>

1. Screenlock Enabled:

   * Mac:
     * Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
     * Ensure "Require password" is checked and set Screen Saver preferences.
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.

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   * Windows:
     * Search for Lock Screen, turn it on.
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.

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   * Linux:
     * Navigate to Settings > Privacy > ScreenLock.
     * Confirm settings and upload a screenshot.
2. Harddisk Encryption:
   * Mac:
     * Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > FileVault.
     * Click "Turn On FileVault."
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.

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   * Windows:
     * Search for Manage Bitlocker, turn it on.
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.

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   * Linux:
     * Open terminal, type ls -A /home to check encryption status.
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.
3. Operating System Up to Date:
   * Mac:
     * Go to System Preferences > Software Update.
     * Click Update Now.
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.

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   * Windows:
     * Search for Windows Update Settings, update if needed.
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.

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   * Linux:
     * Open terminal, use commands like cat /etc/os-release.
     * Capture and upload a screenshot.
4. Antivirus Running (Optional):
   * Ensure antivirus is active on systems with access to critical data.
   * Capture and upload a screenshot.

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### Conclusion <a href="#conclusion" id="conclusion"></a>

Manual evidence submission ensures compliance continuity when Dr. Sprinto faces challenges in automated data collection. By following these simplified steps, users can effortlessly contribute to their device's compliance status.