At Carbide, we are always looking for ways to enhance user experience and improve platform efficiency. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest navigation update, designed to make security, compliance, and risk management even easier. This update brings a more intuitive layout, streamlined accessibility, and a cleaner interface, ensuring you can quickly find and use the tools you need.
Whether you’re a longtime user or just getting started, the new navigation makes navigating Carbide faster, simpler, and more user-friendly. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.
Why We Updated the Navigation Menu
As our platform has grown, we’ve added powerful features to help organizations manage security, compliance, and risk more effectively. However, with growth comes complexity, and we recognized the need to refine the navigation experience.
Our goals for this update:
- Improve discoverability – Make it easier to find the features and tools you need.
- Enhance efficiency – Organize related functions for smoother workflows.
- Modernize the interface – Deliver a cleaner, more accessible design.
- Optimize accessibility – Help both new and experienced users navigate with ease.
This update restructures the navigation menu, introduces a new top bar, and enhances customization options to ensure a more seamless user experience.
What’s Changing?
1. Collapsible Side Navigation for a Cleaner Interface
The new collapsible side menu gives you more control over your workspace. Keep it expanded when you need to explore your options, or collapse it when you want a distraction-free environment. This update keeps essential features accessible while minimizing visual clutter.
2. A New Top Bar for Faster Access to Key Actions
We’ve introduced a redesigned top bar that centralizes key functions, making them easier to find and use. The top bar includes:
- Search – Quickly find features, settings, or documentation.
- Notifications – Stay updated on important alerts.
- Support Options – Access help articles and customer support.
- User & Organization Settings – Manage preferences with ease.
By moving these functions to the top bar, users can access frequently used tools more quickly and reduce unnecessary clicks.
3. A More Intuitive Navigation Structure
We’ve reorganized the menu to group related features together, making it easier to find what you need. Here’s how the new structure improves usability:
- Governance & Compliance – Manage policies, training, and security frameworks efficiently.
- Risk Management – Keep track of assets, vendors, and risk assessments in one place.
- Project Management – Organize security-related tasks, projects, and the security calendar.
- Automation – Streamline workflows with integrations, evidence generation, and vulnerability scanning.
- Resources & Support – Access Carbide Academy, Security Assistant, and documentation in one dedicated area.
- This logical restructuring ensures that tools and features are exactly where you expect them to be, eliminating confusion and saving time.
Key Benefits of the Navigation Update
This update isn’t just about a new look—it’s about improving functionality and efficiency. Here’s what you can expect:
- Better Organization – Features are grouped more logically, making them easier to find.
- Faster Navigation – Fewer clicks mean you can access key functions more quickly.
- Cleaner Interface – The collapsible side menu provides a more streamlined experience.
- Improved Accessibility – A top bar with quick-access tools enhances efficiency.
- Smoother User Experience – Whether you’re a new or existing user, the platform is now more intuitive.
These changes are designed to empower teams to work more efficiently, helping them focus on security, compliance, and risk management—without the hassle of navigating a complex interface.
What’s Next?
We’re committed to continuous improvement, and this navigation update is just one step toward a more seamless and user-friendly platform. As always, we welcome your feedback—your insights help us refine and enhance Carbide to better serve your needs.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance security, compliance, and risk management with Carbide.
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