Facilitate execution of the Raster method.
To assist in performing risk evaluations using Raster, two free tools are available. See https://risicotools.nl/ for download locations.
The first tool is a standalone MacOS or Windows application that edits Raster project files stored on a local or network drive. The second tool is web based. It is to be installed on an intranet server and allows access to shared projects from any web browser on the local network. In both tools, a project contains the complete risk assessment for a single organisation. Typically, a project encompasses several telecommunication services.
With minor differences, both tools work in the same way. One major difference with the intranet tool is that multiple analysts can work on the same project simultaneously; each change is shared with other members instantly and automatically. Working with the standalone tool and Working with the intranet application describe the specifics of the standalone and intranet tool respectively. The rest of the chapter and the subsequent chapters apply to both tools.
In both tools, hovering the pointer over a button or item will usually show a popup with a brief explanation of its function.