# Creating a Methodology A methodology is a structured approach or framework to guide a comprehensive and systematic process. In cybersecurity, a methodology is often a documented set of guidelines and procedures for performing tasks such as penetration testing, risk assessment, security assessments, or incident response. Methodologies provide a structured way to conduct activities and ensure consistency in approach. Step 1: Click the **Methodologies** tab of the **RunbooksDB** module. Step 2: Click **New Methodology**.

Step 3: Enter a methodology title and ID (both fields are required).

Step 4: Click **Add Tactics**. A modal will appear with available tactics to add to the methodology. Click **Select** next to the tactics to add, and the selected tactics will appear in the right column.

Step 5: When finished, click **Add X Tactics**.

Enter a methodology description and any desired tags.

Step 6: Click **Save** at the top of the page. The methodology is now available from the **Methodologies** tab and can be viewed, edited, or deleted from this location.