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# Generate a target for an entity

# Generate a target for an entity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

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 ComplianceScoping and select one of the following modules:  
      * Entity Types
      * My Entities
      * All Entities
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   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.
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2. Identify the target.
   1. Navigate to NIST CSFFramework ProfilingOrient 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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