Primitives

Objects

How data is modeled in Method.

Objects Overview

Method’s Ontology is a strongly typed data model that adds a semantic layer to data assets and their relations, making data legible to both users and AI.

Data entities in the Ontology is modeled as an Object. An Object is a typed, uniquely identifiable entity with defined properties and relationships.

Below are some examples of what Method models as an Object:

  • Assets (like FQDNs or IPs)
  • Entities (such as Cloud IAM Identities or Organizational Units)
  • Vulnerabilities

Some examples of Object Types are FQDN, IP Address, Web Application, or a Cloud Host.

Every Object has properties and links. For example, every Web Application belongs to an Environment, has a Title and an Application Protocol, and can be linked to any number of other assets, such as Web Endpoints, Web Pages, URLs, or Software Applications.

Object Views

Overview tab

Every Object instance in Method has an Object View for exploring its properties, links, related Issues, and data sources.

Object Overview

Linked Issues

On every Object, you can see all open Issues on that Object on the Issues tab. If the Object has many Issues, they can be filtered by severity. Clicking on an Issue will open its details in a panel overlay.

See all Issues on the object.

Sources

Navigating to the Sources tab will show how each property on the object was found. Method shows the command that was run to get the property output, allowing you to investigate the input command and target, along with a link to the Task Run that ran the command, so you can see the entire automation that led to the discovery.

See how each property on the object was found.

Exploring Objects

Objects can be searched, filtered, and organized into Sets using Explorer, which you can learn about here.