Categories serve as the link between Assets, Threats, and Mitigating Controls in RM Studio. RM Studio comes equipped with default Categories. However, you can define your own Categories, and remember to link the applicable Threats to the new Categories. You can also simply modify the default Category library and only need to link the custom Categories. Categories are defined as Parent or Sub-category. The default setting links the Threats to the Parent Categories only, because any link to a Parent Category is automatically linked to the Sub-categories contained. Categories are any general or comprehensive division of assets. Here specifically it is the division of Assets according to the applicable Standard. Categories are used to categorize Assets to create a link to Threats, which are linked to controls from deployed Standards. When new Assets are added to the library you need to assign them to a Category. The Category will then connect the Asset to the Threats associated with that Category. This action is performed in the Assets. *Tip* Save time by pressing and holding the ‘Ctrl’ key on your keyboard, then left click to select all of items from the list you want to include. The same applies to attributes and threats. The Category will then connect the Asset to the attributes associated with that Category. This action is performed in the Assets. Under General Information choose “Attributes” and click the 4.5.Asset Categories
How to Create a Category
button to add a new Category. you can click on the
button to add a new sub category
How to Link Assets to Threats via Categories
How to link Assets to Attributes via Categories
button now select the Attributes you wish to specify additional data and properties for your asset.