Product glossary
Understand the terms and labels used in Wasa.
This glossary explains terms that appear in the interface or guide. Look up a label here to understand its meaning and where it appears.
What you will do
You will locate a product term, understand its meaning in simple language and know in which module it appears.
Who can do this
Anyone who consults the manual can use this reference.
Before you start
- Identify the word or abbreviation displayed on the screen.
- Confirm in which module or area of Wasa you are.
- Consider the context of the page, as words like Status can represent different stages in GRC and TIEM.
Menu path
In the manual, select Help and reference → Product glossary.
Steps
- Look for the term in the table below.
- Check the indicated module.
- Use the English explanation to interpret the label shown in the interface.
| Visible term | Meaning in English | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Admin | Administration area available for authorized profiles. | Administration |
| Agents | Agents. These are the options selected by the user to perform collections compatible with the mission. | TIEM |
| Assessment or Assessments | Assessment or assessments. Each assessment gathers controls of a framework, a method and the responses of the organization or a vendor. | GRC |
| Find, Finding or Finds | Found or founds identified in a mission. | TIEM |
| Framework or Frameworks | Structure that organizes controls and groupings used in an evaluation. | GRC |
| Group Workspace | Workspace of a group of organizations. | Context management and selection |
| Handle | Public identifier of a profile on a network or service, usually initiated by @. | TIEM |
| Kanban | Visual board that organizes actions by stage. | GRC, in Action Plans |
| Task or Tasks | Stage or stages of a collection carried out by an agent. | TIEM, in Executions |
| Tenant | Active organization in which the user consults or registers information. | GRC, TIEM and Administration |
| Threat Intelligence | Threat intelligence. It is a way of describing the capabilities presented in the TIEM module. | TIEM |
| Timeout | End of a stage because the available time has been exceeded. | TIEM, in Executions |
| Workspace | Workspace that brings together an administrative context or a group of organizations. | Context management and selection |
Product abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning in English | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| GRC | Governance, Risks and Compliance. Module for evaluations, controls, evidence, action plans and reports. | Main menu and GRC |
| MFA | Multifactor authentication. Additional verification requested on account access. | Access to the platform |
| TIEM | Module to create missions, execute collections and analyze findings and evidence. | Main menu and TIEM |
| VIP | Mission type aimed at the authorized monitoring of a person. | TIEM |
Expected result
You understand the term displayed and can relate it to the correct task and module without needing to know technical details about the product.
Common problems
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| The term is not on this page | Confirm the spelling displayed and the module. If the meaning remains uncertain, record the label and screen to inform the authorized person responsible for your organization. |
| The same status appears in different areas | Consult Status and severities. The meaning depends on the item accompanying it. |
| The interface shows a label different from the manual | Do not assume that the terms are equivalent. Record the screen and report the divergence to the authorized person responsible for your organization. |