# Adding an Objective

By clicking the `Add` button on the `Objectives` page, you can add a new Objective through the Add Objective form.

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**Objective Title**

A brief summary of the objective.

**Description**

The description section offers a detailed and complete summary of the objective, and should provide the reader with a clear understanding of what it entails.

**Is the objective S.M.A.R.T?**

SMART is a framework for setting effective objectives. It stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This means objectives should be clear, quantifiable, realistic, aligned with the organisations goals, and have a specific deadline. By using SMART objectives in an ISMS, organisations can have a structured approach towards achieving their information security goals.

**Resources Required**

Required resources in an ISMS refer to the personnel, time, equipment, and funding necessary to achieve a specific objective. When setting objectives in an ISMS, it's important to identify and allocate the required resources to increase the chances of successfully achieving the goal. This means ensuring that the right people with the necessary skills, technology, and budget are available and committed to working towards the objective.

**Objective Plan**&#x20;

This refers to the specific actions or tasks that need to be taken to accomplish an objective. These steps are often outlined in the form of a plan or a set of procedures that need to be followed in order to achieve the desired result. They provide a clear roadmap for the organisation to follow and help to ensure that all necessary actions are taken in a systematic and organised manner.

**How is the objective measured?**

How the progress of this objective is quantified.

**Objective Progress**

Objective progress refers to a percentage of completion of the total objective.

**Review Date**

When this objective was last reviewed.

**Is this objective continuous?**

Whether this objective is a continually ongoing objective i.e. without a defined end.

**Expected Completion Date**

The estimated date when a objective is expected to be finished or achieved.

**Actual Completion Date**

The specific date on which a objective is finished or achieved.