Explore our Security Risk Assessment Template, a comprehensive workflow guiding you through effective identification, evaluation, management and mitigation of security risks.
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Identify and document assets requiring protection
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Define the scope of the risk assessment
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Identify threats and vulnerabilities for each asset
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Identify external risks
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Approval: External Risks
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Evaluate the impact of each risk
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Prioritize the risks based on probability and impact
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Develop an action plan to mitigate risks
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Approval: Action Plan
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Execute action plan
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Document the risk assessment findings
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Formulate a risk management policy
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Approval: Risk Management Policy
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Review and update the risk assessment template
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Train staff on risk assessment procedures
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Facilitate a risk assessment review meeting
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Approval: Review Meeting
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Implement recommendations from the review meeting
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Monitor and manage residual risk
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Completion of risk assessment process
Identify and document assets requiring protection
In this task, you will identify and document the assets that require protection. This includes any physical or digital assets that are critical to the organization's operations. The goal is to ensure that all important assets are identified and included in the risk assessment process.
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Data servers
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Customer database
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Intellectual property
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Physical facilities
Define the scope of the risk assessment
This task involves defining the scope of the risk assessment. You need to determine the boundaries of the assessment, such as the departments or areas to be included, as well as any specific criteria or constraints. The purpose is to provide clear guidelines for conducting the assessment.
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All departments
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Specific departments
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Physical assets only
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Digital assets only
Identify threats and vulnerabilities for each asset
This task involves identifying the threats and vulnerabilities that exist for each asset identified in the previous task. Consider both internal and external threats, as well as human and technical vulnerabilities. The goal is to create a comprehensive list of potential risks for each asset.
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Regular security awareness training
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Penetration testing
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Patch management
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Access control policies
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Backup and recovery procedures
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Low
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Medium
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High
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Critical
Risk identification for asset - {{form.Asset_name}}
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Financial loss
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Data breach
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Reputation damage
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Operational disruption
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Regulatory compliance failure
Identify external risks
This task involves identifying external risks that may impact the organization's security. Consider factors such as natural disasters, cyber attacks, regulatory changes, and geopolitical risks. The purpose is to assess the organization's exposure to external risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
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Business continuity planning
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Cybersecurity incident response plan
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Regulatory compliance framework
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Emergency evacuation plan
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Geopolitical risk assessment
External risk identification
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Financial loss
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Operational disruption
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Legal and regulatory penalties
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Reputation damage
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Loss of customer trust
Approval: External Risks
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Identify threats and vulnerabilities for each asset
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Evaluate the impact of each risk
In this task, the impact of each identified risk needs to be evaluated. Consider the potential consequences of each risk on the organization's operations, finances, reputation, and compliance. The goal is to determine the severity of each risk and its potential impact on the organization.
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Implement additional controls
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Transfer the risk through insurance
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Accept the risk
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Avoid the risk
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Mitigate the risk
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Low
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Medium
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High
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Critical
Impact evaluation for risk - {{form.Risk_description}}
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Rare
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Unlikely
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Possible
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Likely
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Almost certain
Prioritize the risks based on probability and impact
This task involves prioritizing the identified risks based on their probability and impact. Consider both qualitative and quantitative factors to determine the overall risk rating for each risk. The purpose is to prioritize the risks for effective risk management and resource allocation.
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Immediate mitigation
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Continuous monitoring
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Risk transfer
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Risk acceptance
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Risk avoidance
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Low
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Medium
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High
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Critical
Risk prioritization for - {{form.Risk_description}}
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Financial impact
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Probability of occurrence
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Reputation impact
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Potential loss of life
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Regulatory non-compliance
Develop an action plan to mitigate risks
This task involves developing an action plan to mitigate the identified risks. Consider the recommended actions from the previous tasks and determine the steps, resources, and timelines required for risk mitigation. The goal is to create a clear and actionable plan to address the identified risks.
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Assign responsibility for risk mitigation
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Allocate necessary resources
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Define timelines for action steps
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Monitor progress of actions
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Update risk assessment documentation
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Not started
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In progress
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Completed
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On hold
Action plan for risk - {{form.Risk_description}}
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Financial resources
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Human resources
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Technology resources
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Training resources
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Legal resources
Approval: Action Plan
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Prioritize the risks based on probability and impact
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Develop an action plan to mitigate risks
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Execute action plan
In this task, the developed action plan needs to be executed to mitigate the identified risks. Assign responsibilities, allocate resources, and monitor the progress of the action plan. The purpose is to implement the necessary measures to reduce the organization's exposure to risks.
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Risk management team
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IT department
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Operations team
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Human resources
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Finance department
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Not started
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In progress
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Completed
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Delayed
Execute action plan for risk - {{form.Risk_description}}
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Financial resources
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Human resources
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Technology resources
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Training resources
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Legal resources
Document the risk assessment findings
This task involves documenting the findings of the risk assessment. Summarize the identified risks, their impact, recommended controls, and action plans in a comprehensive report. The documentation will serve as a reference for future risk management activities.
Risk assessment documentation
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Executive management
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Board of directors
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Internal audit department
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IT department
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Legal department
Formulate a risk management policy
In this task, a risk management policy needs to be formulated based on the findings of the risk assessment. Define the organization's approach to risk management, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. The policy will guide future risk management efforts.
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Risk identification process
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Risk assessment methodology
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Risk mitigation strategies
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Risk monitoring and reporting
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Roles and responsibilities
Risk management policy formulation
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Executive management
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Board of directors
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Legal department
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Risk management committee
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Compliance department
Approval: Risk Management Policy
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Formulate a risk management policy
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Review and update the risk assessment template
This task involves reviewing and updating the risk assessment template based on the lessons learned from the current risk assessment. Consider feedback from stakeholders, changes in the organizational environment, and emerging risks. The goal is to improve the risk assessment process for future assessments.
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Add new risk categories
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Modify risk assessment criteria
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Include additional form fields
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Enhance risk scoring methodology
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Revise reporting format
Risk assessment template update
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Version control software
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Document management system
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Manual version control process
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Change management system
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Collaborative editing platform
Train staff on risk assessment procedures
In this task, staff members need to be trained on the risk assessment procedures. Conduct training sessions or workshops to familiarize staff with the risk assessment process, form completion, and their roles in risk management. The purpose is to ensure that staff can effectively participate in future risk assessments.
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Risk identification
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Impact evaluation
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Risk mitigation strategies
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Form completion guidelines
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Roles and responsibilities
Risk assessment training session
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In-person training
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Online training modules
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Webinar
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On-the-job training
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Training documentation
Facilitate a risk assessment review meeting
This task involves facilitating a review meeting to discuss the findings and recommendations of the risk assessment. Coordinate with key stakeholders, present the assessment results, address any questions or concerns, and gather feedback for further improvement. The purpose is to ensure alignment and agreement on the risk assessment outcomes.
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Executive management
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Department heads
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Risk management team
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Legal department
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Internal audit department
Risk assessment review meeting
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Location
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Virtual meeting platform
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Meeting duration
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Meeting materials
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Follow-up actions
Approval: Review Meeting
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Facilitate a risk assessment review meeting
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Implement recommendations from the review meeting
In this task, the recommendations and actions identified during the review meeting need to be implemented. Assign responsibilities, allocate resources, and track the progress of the implementation. The purpose is to address any gaps or weaknesses identified in the risk assessment and improve the organization's security posture.
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Assign responsibility for each recommendation
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Allocate necessary resources
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Define timelines for implementation
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Monitor progress of implementation
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Update risk assessment documentation
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Not started
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In progress
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Completed
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Delayed
Implementation of review meeting recommendations
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Financial resources
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Human resources
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Technology resources
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Training resources
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Legal resources
Monitor and manage residual risk
This task involves monitoring and managing the residual risk after the implementation of risk mitigation measures. Continuously assess the effectiveness of controls, monitor emerging risks, and update the risk management plan as necessary. The goal is to ensure that residual risks are effectively managed to minimize their impact on the organization.
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Regular control testing
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Security incident reporting and analysis
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Ongoing risk assessments
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Internal audit reviews
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External vulnerability assessments
Residual risk management
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Low
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Medium
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High
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Critical
Completion of risk assessment process
This task marks the completion of the risk assessment process. Review the overall progress, assess the effectiveness of the risk assessment, and gather feedback from stakeholders. The purpose is to ensure that the risk assessment has achieved its objectives and identify areas for improvement.
