Is it possible for the same endpoint to be marked compliant by one policy while being non-compliant by another?

The scenario in which an endpoint can be marked compliant by one policy while being non-compliant by another is indeed possible due to the nature of how compliance policies are structured and applied within a network environment. Each compliance policy can have different criteria, checks, and requirements based on specific needs or levels of security enforced by the organization.

For example, one policy may assess compliance based on antivirus software presence, while another might evaluate the configuration of system updates. As a result, an endpoint could pass the antivirus checks—thereby being deemed compliant under that specific policy—while failing to meet the criteria related to system updates, leading to a non-compliant status under that other policy. This mixed compliance occurs frequently in complex network environments where different departments may implement varying security standards.

This flexibility allows organizations to effectively manage diverse security requirements while maintaining a varied compliance landscape across their endpoints. It also emphasizes the need for thorough policy management and monitoring to ensure an organization's overall security posture remains robust, considering the different compliance conditions each endpoint may fall under.