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Risk

Describe scenarios, make treatment decisions and review uncertainty.

What to pay attention to

  1. Describe a scenario: what could happen, to which information, under what conditions?
  2. Record assumptions, consequences, existing controls and the authority for accepting or treating the risk.

A subject introduction to orient further reading. Examples must be adapted to the organisation and its obligations.

Connected subjects

ISMS

Connect scope, risk treatment and review in one management system.

Governance

Make authority, accountability and escalation visible.

Controls

Understand objectives, implementation and ownership.