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# Define an attack pattern

# Define an attack pattern {#ariaid-title1}

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

Define an attack pattern to help categorize attacks.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ti.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllThreat IntelligenceIoC RepositoryAttack Patterns.
2. Click New.
3. Complete the fields in the form as appropriate.

   | Field | Description |
   | Name | Enter a descriptive name for this attack pattern. |
   | Spec Version | The version of the STIX specification used to represent this object. The value of this property must be 2.1 for STIX Objects defined according to this specification. |
   | Source | Specifies the threat source from which this record is created. |
   | Description | Enter a description of the attack pattern. |
   | Aliases | Alternative names to identify this attack pattern. |
   | Source ID | Unique identifier for this object in the threat source. |
   | Created Time in Source | Specifies the time the object is created in the source. |
   | Modified Time in Source | Specifies the time the object is modified in the source. |
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4. Click Submit.

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| Related Links and Related Lists | Description |
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| Show Relationships | Opens the STIX Visualizer where you can view the relationship of the STIX object. Show Relationships appears only when the object has an associated object. |
| External References | Lists external references which refer to non-STIX information. This property is used to provide one or more external object identifiers. |
| Associated Kill Chain Phases | Lists kill chain phases associated with this object. |
| Campaigns | Lists campaigns associated with this object. |
| Course of Actions | Lists the associated course of actions with this object that are technical or automated responses (applying patches, reconfiguring firewalls) to prevent an attack. |
| Identities | List of identities associated with this object. |
| Indicators | Lists related Indicators of Compromise (IoC) that have been identified by the threat source associated with this object. |
| Intrusion Set | Lists a set of adversarial behaviors and resources with common properties associated with this object. |
| Locations | Lists locations that provide geographic context to this object. |
| Malware | Lists malicious code associated with this object. |
| Threat Actors | Lists individuals, groups, or organizations who act with malicious intent associated with this object. |
| Tools | Lists legitimate software that is used by threat actors to perform attacks associated with this object. |
| Vulnerabilities | Lists a weakness or defect in a software or hardware that attackers exploit which is associated with this object. |
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