Creating Controls

Learn how to add controls to your Gover workspace.

Methods to Create Controls

1. Manual Creation

Create controls one at a time:

1. Navigate to Controls → Add Control
2. Fill in control details:
   • Title — Clear, descriptive name
   • Description — What the control does and how
   • Category — Organizational grouping
   • Owner — Responsible person
3. Click Save

2. From Templates

Use pre-built control templates:

1. Go to Controls → Templates
2. Browse available templates by category
3. Click Use Template
4. Customize as needed
5. Save to your library

3. From Content Hub

Install controls from the marketplace:

1. Navigate to Content Hub → Discovery
2. Find control packs
3. Click Install
4. Controls are added to your library

4. Bulk Import

Import multiple controls at once:

1. Go to Controls → Import
2. Download the import template
3. Fill in your controls
4. Upload the file
5. Review and confirm

Import Template Format

Column	Required	Description
title	Yes	Control name
description	No	Control description
category	No	Category name
owner	No	Owner email

Control Details

Basic Information

• Title — Keep it concise but descriptive
• Description — Include:
  • What the control does
  • How it's implemented
  • Expected outcomes

Categories

Organize controls into categories:

• Security Controls
• Privacy Controls
• Operational Controls
• Technical Controls
• Administrative Controls

tip

Create a category structure that matches your organization's needs.

Custom Fields

Add custom fields for additional tracking:

• Implementation date
• Review frequency
• Compliance scope
• Risk rating

Tags

Use tags for flexible grouping:

• Cross-cutting concerns
• Project associations
• Priority levels

Best Practices

1. Use clear naming — "Access Control Policy" not "ACP-001"
2. Be specific — Describe exactly what the control does
3. Assign owners — Every control needs accountability
4. Categorize consistently — Use a standard category structure
5. Link evidence — Attach supporting documents

Control Lifecycle

Next Steps

• Mapping Controls — Link controls to requirements
• Control Testing — Verify effectiveness
• Categories — Organize your controls