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title: Generate a target for an entity
description: Generate a target record for an entity to track NIST CSF attributes for that entity.
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Align and prioritize cybersecurity activities, Process overview, NIST CSF Use Case Accelerator, GRC use case accelerators, Common GRC features, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
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# Generate a target for an entity

Generate a target record for an entity to track NIST CSF attributes for that entity.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, sn\_irm\_nist\_csf.risk\_executive or sn\_irm\_nist\_csf.security\_officer

## Procedure

1.  Generate a target for an entry.

    1.  Navigate to **Policy and Compliance** > **Scoping** and select one of the following modules:

        -   **Entity Types**
        -   **My Entities**
        -   **All Entities**
    2.  Select one of the records.

    3.  From the Entity form, click **Generate target**.

        **Note:** When you click Generate target, it generates the target only if the entity has not been used for other frameworks, such as GDPR DPIA.

    4.  Click **Update**.

2.  Identify the target.

    1.  Navigate to **NIST CSF** > **Framework Profiling** > **Orient Targets**.

    2.  Search for the target using the **Name** or **Profile** fields.

    3.  Confirm that the target appears in the list.


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