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sn_compliance.calc_empty_downstream_scores

The sn_compliance.calc_empty_downstream_scores property determines whether to include all compliance-related entities in score calculations. Setting it to true expands the scope of the compliance score, which may be important for comprehensive assessments.

Default
false
Type
boolean
Application
GRC: Policy and Compliance Management

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property configures the inclusion of all control objectives and related entities in compliance score calculations, regardless of their direct control relationships.
What area does it affect? GRC: Policy and Compliance Management
What does the default mean? The default value is "false", which means this behavior is disabled by default.
When should you review it? Review this property when adjusting compliance scoring criteria or during audits to ensure accurate assessments.

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Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name sn_compliance.calc_empty_downstream_scores
Sys ID 6dc290fae7030300809a268b03f6a9e3
Type boolean
Application GRC: Policy and Compliance Management
Default value false
Description Set to true to include all control objectives, entities, policies, citations, authority documents, and entity types in the compliance score calculation, even if they have no direct or downstream controls in the hierarchy. Set to false to include only those control objectives, entities, policies, citations, authority documents, and entity types that have direct or downstream controls within the hierarchy.
Updated 2026-04-20 07:54:22

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