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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Matrix
1. Introduction: Overview of the purpose and scope of the risk assessment matrix
2. Assessment Context: Description of the organization, its systems, and the context in which the assessment is performed
3. Methodology: Explanation of the risk assessment approach, scoring criteria, and evaluation methods used
4. Risk Categories: Definition of main risk categories (e.g., technical, operational, compliance, third-party)
5. Threat Identification: Comprehensive list of potential cybersecurity threats relevant to the organization
6. Vulnerability Assessment: Analysis of system and process vulnerabilities that could be exploited
7. Impact Analysis: Evaluation of potential business impact for each identified risk
8. Likelihood Assessment: Analysis of the probability of various risk scenarios occurring
9. Risk Scoring Matrix: Matrix showing risk levels based on impact and likelihood combinations
10. Current Controls: Documentation of existing security controls and their effectiveness
11. Risk Treatment Plans: Proposed measures to address identified risks and residual risk acceptance criteria
12. Review and Monitoring: Schedule and procedures for regular review and updates of the risk assessment
1. Industry-Specific Risk Factors: Additional risk considerations specific to certain industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, critical infrastructure)
2. Compliance Mapping: Mapping of risks to specific regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, sector-specific regulations)
3. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Economic analysis of proposed security controls and risk mitigation measures
4. Business Continuity Considerations: Integration with business continuity and disaster recovery planning
5. Third-Party Risk Assessment: Specific assessment of risks related to vendors, suppliers, and other third parties
6. Cloud Security Assessment: Specific evaluation of risks related to cloud services and infrastructure
7. IoT Security Assessment: Evaluation of risks specific to Internet of Things devices and systems
1. Schedule A - Risk Assessment Criteria: Detailed criteria for impact and likelihood scoring
2. Schedule B - Threat Catalog: Comprehensive list of potential threats and their characteristics
3. Schedule C - Control Framework: Detailed description of security controls and their implementation requirements
4. Schedule D - Risk Register Template: Template for documenting and tracking individual risks
5. Schedule E - Action Plan Template: Template for documenting risk treatment actions and timelines
6. Appendix 1 - Technical Vulnerability Assessment: Detailed technical vulnerability scanning and assessment results
7. Appendix 2 - Compliance Requirements: Detailed regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to the organization
8. Appendix 3 - Risk Assessment Tools: Description of tools and software used in the risk assessment process
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Audit Trail
Authentication
Authorization
Availability
Breach
Business Impact
Confidentiality
Control Measure
Critical Asset
Cyber Attack
Cyber Incident
Data Controller
Data Processor
Data Subject
Emergency Response Plan
Encryption
Essential Services
Exploit
Impact Assessment
Incident Response
Information Asset
Information Security Event
Information System
Integrity
Likelihood
Malware
Mitigation
Network Security
Personal Data
Privacy Impact
Residual Risk
Risk
Risk Acceptance
Risk Analysis
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Risk Management
Risk Matrix
Risk Owner
Risk Rating
Risk Treatment
Security Controls
Security Incident
Sensitive Data
System Owner
Threat
Threat Actor
Threat Level
Treatment Plan
Vulnerability
Zero-Day Exploit
Regulatory Compliance
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Risk Assessment Methodology
Risk Identification
Risk Analysis
Risk Evaluation
Control Implementation
Incident Response
Business Continuity
Access Control
System Security
Network Security
Data Security
Third-Party Risk
Personnel Security
Physical Security
Asset Management
Change Management
Monitoring and Review
Audit Requirements
Reporting Requirements
Documentation Requirements
Training and Awareness
Roles and Responsibilities
Review and Update Procedures
Compliance Verification
Emergency Response
Governance Framework
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