Configure risk heatmaps

configure-risk-heatmap.md

Within a risk assessment methodology (RAM), configure the heatmap visualization for inherent and residual assessments. Use different heatmaps for different risk assessment methodologies.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_risk.admin

About this task

Configure the heatmap using the prepackaged heatmap widgets. Map the configured heatmaps to a dashboard to monitor the risk posture of the RAM.

Procedure

Navigate to the dashboard where you want to add the heatmap.
In the upper-right corner, change the selected application from Global to GRC: Advanced Risk.
To add widgets, select the plus [Omitted image "plus-icon.png"] Alt text: Add widgets icon icon in the upper right.
From the Add Widgets list, select one of the following.
- Advanced inherent heatmap.
- Advanced residual heatmap to configure the inherent heatmap or the residual heatmap respectively.
If you want to reuse an existing filter for the RAM, then do the following:
1. Select Interactive Filters from the Add Widgets list
2. Select Reference
3. Select Risk Assessment Methodologies.
  
  Alternatively, you can create your own filter on the RAM table and add it on the dashboard tab.

Result

The selected heatmap appears on the dashboard.

Parent Topic:Perform Advanced Risk Assessment

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---
title: Configure risk heatmaps
description: Within a risk assessment methodology \(RAM\), configure the heatmap visualization for inherent and residual assessments. Use different heatmaps for different risk assessment methodologies.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-risk-management-workspace/configure-risk-heatmap.html
release: australia
product: GRC: Risk Management Workspace
classification: grc-risk-management-workspace
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Perform Advanced Risk Assessment, Use, Risk Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
---

# Configure risk heatmaps

Within a risk assessment methodology \(RAM\), configure the heatmap visualization for inherent and residual assessments. Use different heatmaps for different risk assessment methodologies.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_risk.admin

## About this task

Configure the heatmap using the prepackaged heatmap widgets. Map the configured heatmaps to a dashboard to monitor the risk posture of the RAM.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the dashboard where you want to add the heatmap.

2. In the upper-right corner, change the selected application from Global to GRC: Advanced Risk.

3. To add widgets, select the plus \[Omitted image "plus-icon.png"\] Alt text: Add widgets icon icon in the upper right.

4. From the Add Widgets list, select one of the following.

- **Advanced inherent heatmap**.
- **Advanced residual heatmap** to configure the inherent heatmap or the residual heatmap respectively.
5. If you want to reuse an existing filter for the RAM, then do the following:

1. Select **Interactive Filters** from the **Add Widgets** list

2. Select **Reference**

3. Select **Risk Assessment Methodologies**.

Alternatively, you can create your own filter on the RAM table and add it on the dashboard tab.

## Result

The selected heatmap appears on the dashboard.

**Parent Topic:**[Perform Advanced Risk Assessment](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-risk-management-workspace/use-advanced-risk-assessment.md)