Inherent Risk
The level of risk that exists before any controls or mitigation actions are put in place.
Inherent risk is the baseline level of risk that an organization faces in the absence of any specific controls. It represents the potential impact of threats and vulnerabilities on the organization's objectives.
Understanding inherent risk is crucial for effective risk management, as it allows the organization to prioritize risks and allocate resources to implement appropriate controls. It is the starting point for assessing the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.
Inherent risk is typically assessed as part of the risk identification and analysis phase in the risk management process. It is then compared with the residual risk after controls are implemented to evaluate the effectiveness of the controls.
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Residual Risk
The remaining risk after implementing risk treatment measures. It is the risk that persists despite controls being in place.
Risk Assessment
A systematic process of identifying potential threats, evaluating vulnerabilities, and determining the likelihood and impact of risks to an organization's information assets and operations. Risk assessments are foundational to ISO 27001, DORA, and virtually every compliance framework.
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