Certified Desktop: How Is Compliance Computed?
This article applies to: Certified Desktop , Endpoint Management Tools
The following list of field definitions will be used for Certified Desktop compliance reporting.
| Field Name | Definition | System Status as of 1/12/2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Serial number of the device. | MacOS and Windows: Accurate |
| Computer Name | Name of the device as defined in Configuration Manager (CM) for Windows computers or Jamf Pro for Macs. Note: All University-owned computer assets should follow a standard naming convention, with the names all beginning with agreed-upon Unit acronyms. Current Active Directory naming prefixes are available here. (Note that CM requires Active Directory, but Jamf does not.) | MacOS and Windows: Accurate |
| Encrypted |
| MacOS and Windows: Accurate |
| Encrypted Date | The date and time of the last inventory. | |
| Screen Lock |
Note: Windows devices must must have screen lock set according to this documentation for CM to accurately inventory the settings: Certified Desktop Windows Screen Lock Compliance. *Note: For MacOS screen lock compliance, the judgment is only for: is the screen lock enabled. | Windows: Accurate MacOS: Inaccurate* |
| Screen Lock Time | Amount of time the device may be inactive before the screen lock is triggered. | |
| Screen Lock Date | Date of last inventory within the last 30 days. | |
| System Backup |
| MacOS and Windows: Accurate |
| System Backup Date | Date of the last completed backup. | |
| OS Vendor Patching |
Note: MacOS versions for which Apple no longer publishes patches (i.e., n-2 versions) and Windows 10 versions for which Microsoft no longer provide updates (refer to Windows 10 Enterprise and Education) will be marked as non-compliant with OS Vendor Patching. *Note: Windows 11 25H2 and higher do not currently reflect accurate patch status. This is a Microsoft bug and a ticket is open with the vendor on this issue. If the computer is active and enrolled in managed patching with Windows Update Client Policies, it should be getting the latest updates as required. | MacOS: Accurate Windows: Inaccurate* |
| OS Vendor Patching Date | Date of the last inventory. | |
| 3rd Party App Patching |
| MacOS and Windows: Accurate |
| 3rd Party App Patching Date | Date of the last inventory. | |
| Malware Protection |
| MacOS and Windows: Accurate |
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