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title: Get to know Impact Assessments
description: iluminr's impact assessment enables users to rate pre-defined impact areas and provides an aggregate escalation level to guide priority of event management.
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# Get to know Impact Assessments
## iluminr's impact assessment enables users to rate pre-defined impact areas and provides an aggregate escalation level to guide priority of event management.
### Introduction
- Video Tutorial
- Key Features Walkthrough
- Configuration Guide
- Tips and Best Practices
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Additional Resources
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### Introduction
This guide walks you through configuring and using the Master Threat Dashboard (the enhanced Event Dashboard) and Impact Assessment features, ensuring they align perfectly with your organization's framework.
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### Video Tutorial
Duration: 4:10 minutes
Last Updated: February 2025
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### **Navigating the Event Dashboard**
#### **Event Cards**
- View active events in real-time
- Each card serves as a central workspace
- Spider chart shows current escalation level
- Quick access to response team activation and notifications
#### **Understanding the Spider Chart**
- Displays impact categories (People, Financial, Reputation, etc.)
- Colours change based on escalation thresholds
- Click to open detailed assessment view, activate teams and notify contacts
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#### **Filtering and Organization**
- Filter by status, threat type, location, or date
- Sort and arrange cards based on priority
- Access quick actions from each card
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### **Completing an Impact Assessment**
#### Accessing the Assessment Slider
- Click spider chart to open
- View assessment summary
- Check impacted sites
- Track assessment timeline
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#### **Updating Assessments**
- Use sliders to adjust impact levels
- Watch real-time graph updates
- Review criticality changes
- Document assessment rationale
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### **Event Room Features**
#### **Initial View**
- Centered around impact assessment
- Quick action buttons
- Updated map section for impacted sites
- Access to information board and tasks
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- [How do I manage the impact assessment tool](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/impact-assessment-configuration?hsLang=en)
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