Risk Assessment and Management

Sample Risk Rating Matrix

LIKELIHOOD

High

Medium

Low

5.0

*

*

4.0

*

*

3.0

*

2.0

*

*

1.0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Minor

Moderate

Severe

IMPACT

  • Light gray: Risks at this level should be monitored but do not necessarily pose any serious threat to the organization at the present time.

  • Medium gray: Organization should proactively take steps to actively monitor and further evaluate these risk areas and likely engage mitigation strategies.

  • Dark gray: Immediate action is required to address these risk areas as the potential for violations or damage to the organization is significant.

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