Verdict

What it means

Every verdict carries its reason and the policy version behind it. Two other states are kept apart from a pass: Unknown (not measured) and ungraded (not covered by the policy).

Why it matters

A verdict with a reason is something you can act on and defend.

Related terms

• UnknownThe device could not measure something. It is shown separately and never counted as a pass.
• UngradedThe fact was measured, but your policy does not say anything about it yet.
• Policy versionEach published edit to the policy creates a new numbered version that can never be changed.
• ControlA governance requirement, phrased the way auditors talk, that one or more signals provide evidence for.