Creating a Simulation

SUMMARY You can create simulations that are based on a series of rules that can be combined and configured.

1. Click the Risks tab.
2. On the navigation menu, select Simulation > Simulations.
3. From the Actions menu, select New.
4. Type a name for the simulation in the What do you want to name this simulation parameter.
5. From the Which model do you want to base this on drop-down list, select the type of data you want to return. All existing topology models are listed. If you select Current Topology, then the simulation uses the current topology model.
6. Choose one of the following options:

   Option	Description
   Select Use Connection Data	The simulation is based on connection and topology data.
   Clear Use Connection Data	The simulation is only based on topology data. If your topology model does not include any data and you clear the Use Connection Data checkbox, the simulation does not return any results.

7. From the Importance Factor list, select the level of importance you want to associate with this simulation.

   The Importance Factor is used to calculate the Risk Score. The range is 1 (low importance) to 10 (high importance). The default is 5.

8. From the Where do you want the simulation to begin list, select an origin for the simulation.

   The chosen value determines the start point of the simulation. For example, the attack originates at a specific network. The selected simulation parameters are displayed in the Generate a simulation where window.

9. Add simulation attack targets to the simulation test.
10. Using the Which simulations do you want to include in the attack field, select the + sign next to the simulation you want to include.

    The simulation options are displayed in the Generate a simulation where window.

11. From the Generate a simulation where window, click any underlined parameters to further configure simulation parameters.
12. In the Run this simulation for menu, select the number of steps you want to run this simulation (1 - 5).
13. In the steps menu, choose the schedule for running the simulation.
14. In the groups area, select a checkbox for any group you want to assign this simulation.
15. Click Save Simulation.
16. To edit an existing simulation, click Edit from the Actions menu. After you update the parameters, click Save Simulation.
17. To delete an existing simulation, click Delete from the Actions menu. After you update the parameters, click Save Simulation.