Overview
Linking findings to NIST subcategories allows Hyver to include them in maturity calculations. This article shows how to link or unlink findings directly from either the maturity assessment screen or the Findings page.
How to Link or Unlink a Finding
From the Maturity Assessment Screen
In the Linked findings section of a subcategory, click the finding you want to update
You’ll be taken to the Findings page, where the finding opens in the right-hand pane
Go to the Standards tab and locate the NIST section:
Edit the subcategory link:
To unlink, delete the existing subcategory
To relink, choose a new subcategory
From the Findings Page
Go to the Findings page directly
Select a finding that isn’t yet linked
In the right-hand pane, open the Standards tab
Under the NIST section, select the subcategory you want to link this finding to
Once a finding is linked to a subcategory, it becomes eligible for use in that subcategory’s maturity calculation.
Wrap-up / Next Steps
Linking findings strengthens your maturity assessment by connecting it to real-world evidence. You can manage these links from either the assessment view or the findings list — whatever fits best with your workflow.