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# Create activity

# Create activity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a cybersecurity activity for a target.

## Before you begin

Policy and Compliance Management Role required: admin

NIST CSF Role required: sn_irm_nist_csf.risk_executive or sn_irm_nist_csf.security_officer or sn_irm_nist_csf.control_provider

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllNIST CSFFramework ProfilingCreate Activity and create a new record (see table for field descriptions).  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Number | Number that identifies the activity. |
   | Target | Name of the target that has the activity associated with it. |
   | Function | Type of function activities that are grouped in. * Identify * Protect * Detect * Respond * Recover * Govern {#create-activity__ul_g55_dsj_dcc} |
   | Category | Cybersecurity activity that is identified as a policy. |
   | Implementation state | Status of the activity, whether it is being performed or a planned activity. |
   [Table 1. NIST CSF Activity form]

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2. Click Submit.  
   Note:  
   Every time a cybersecurity activity is created, the system validates the combination of target, function, and category for uniqueness.

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