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Control Categories

Organize your controls into logical categories for easier management.

Why Categorize?​

Categories help you:

  • Find controls quickly
  • Report by category
  • Assign ownership by area
  • Track coverage by domain

Default Categories​

Gover provides common category structures:

By Domain​

  • Information Security
  • Privacy & Data Protection
  • Business Continuity
  • Physical Security
  • Human Resources

By Type​

  • Technical Controls
  • Administrative Controls
  • Physical Controls
  • Detective Controls
  • Preventive Controls

Managing Categories​

Create a Category​

  1. Go to Controls → Settings → Categories
  2. Click Add Category
  3. Enter:
    • Category name
    • Description
    • Parent category (optional)
    • Color (optional)
  4. Save

Edit Categories​

  1. Go to Controls → Settings → Categories
  2. Click on a category
  3. Modify details
  4. Save changes

Reorder Categories​

Drag and drop categories to reorder them in the sidebar and lists.

Delete Categories​

  1. Select a category
  2. Click Delete
  3. Choose what to do with controls in that category:
    • Move to another category
    • Leave uncategorized

Category Hierarchy​

Create nested categories for detailed organization:

Security Controls
├── Access Control
│   ├── Authentication
│   └── Authorization
├── Network Security
│   ├── Firewalls
│   └── Monitoring
└── Data Security
    ├── Encryption
    └── Backup

Assigning Controls to Categories​

Single Control​

  1. Open the control
  2. Edit the Category field
  3. Select from dropdown
  4. Save

Bulk Assignment​

  1. Select multiple controls
  2. Click Bulk Actions → Set Category
  3. Choose category
  4. Apply

Category Reports​

Generate reports by category:

  • Control count per category
  • Implementation status by category
  • Mapping coverage by category

Best Practices​

  1. Keep it simple — Don't over-categorize
  2. Be consistent — Use the same structure across the organization
  3. Align with frameworks — Consider framework structures when categorizing
  4. Review periodically — Categories may need adjustment as you grow

Next Steps​