A checked box does not show that a control works. Connect every item to a design decision, executed test and examined artifact.
Evaluation approach
Record requirements, artifact hashes, environment, outcome and finding links. Distinguish passed, failed, not applicable and not yet assessed. A date does not replace version identity.
Application example
After a protection-policy change, reassess affected controls rather than carrying the entire checklist forward. A new anti-debug setting may require both debugging tests and normal startup checks.
Limits and considerations
Screenshots often lack sufficient context. Adding raw sensitive records to a checklist can create a new sharing exposure.
Checks and decisions
- Include artifact hashes and policy versions
- Restrict evidence access
- Assign owners to open findings
Connect the checklist to the release decision. An unresolved item should show its consequence and accepted risk.
Sources
The primary references above provide the technical basis. Example workflows and evaluation suggestions are this publication’s explanations, not independent test results for a particular product.