Risk Assessment & Governance
Comprehensive risk management documentation covering risk assessments, risk registers, governance frameworks, and risk treatment strategies.
Risk Assessment
Security Risk Assessment Methodology
RequiredComprehensive risk assessment methodology defining approach, scoring criteria, risk appetite, and assessment procedures aligned with ISO 27005 and NIST.
Annual Risk Assessment Template
Annual RequiredStructured template for conducting annual security risk assessments including asset identification, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and risk scoring.
HIPAA Security Risk Analysis
HIPAA RequiredHIPAA-specific risk analysis template meeting §164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) requirements for covered entities and business associates handling PHI.
PCI DSS Targeted Risk Analysis
PCI 4.0 RequiredTemplate for PCI DSS 4.0 requirement 12.3.1 targeted risk analysis to customize control implementation based on risk. Mandatory by March 2025.
Risk Register & Tracking
Risk Register Template
RequiredComprehensive risk register template for tracking identified risks, risk owners, current controls, treatment plans, and residual risk ratings.
Risk Treatment Plan Template
Per RiskTemplate for documenting risk treatment decisions (mitigate, accept, transfer, avoid) with implementation plans, timelines, and responsible parties.
Risk Acceptance Form
As NeededFormal documentation for risk acceptance decisions including justification, conditions, owner signature, and review timeline.
Governance & Oversight
Risk Management Policy
RequiredEnterprise risk management policy defining risk appetite, governance structure, roles and responsibilities, and risk management lifecycle.
Security Committee Charter
Annual ReviewCharter for security/risk committee defining purpose, membership, meeting frequency, responsibilities, and decision-making authority.
Statement of Applicability (SoA)
ISO RequiredISO 27001 Statement of Applicability documenting which Annex A controls are applicable, implemented, and justified for exclusion.
Risk Scoring Matrix
Standard 5x5 risk matrix used in our risk assessment templates:
| Likelihood / Impact | Negligible | Minor | Moderate | Major | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Certain | Medium | High | Critical | Critical | Critical |
| Likely | Low | Medium | High | Critical | Critical |
| Possible | Low | Medium | Medium | High | Critical |
| Unlikely | Low | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
| Rare | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
All 10 risk assessment and governance documents with implementation guides.
HIPAA Risk Analysis
HIPAA requires covered entities and business associates to conduct a "thorough and accurate" risk analysis. This is often the #1 finding in HHS audits and breach investigations.
Related Categories
Assessment Frequency
- Annual: Full risk assessment
- Quarterly: Risk register review
- Event-driven: Major changes, incidents
- Ongoing: Risk monitoring
Important Notice
Risk assessment templates must be customized to your organization's specific context, industry, and risk profile. The scoring criteria and risk appetite should be defined by your leadership team.
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