Risk Register
The risk register is your central repository for all identified risks.
Viewing Risks
Navigate to Risks to see your risk register.
List View
- Sortable columns
- Filterable by status, category, level
- Quick actions
Card View
- Visual risk cards
- Status indicators
- Quick preview
Adding Risks
Manual Entry
- Click Add Risk
- Fill in risk details:
- Title — Clear risk description
- Description — Detailed explanation
- Category — Risk category
- Owner — Responsible person
- Save the risk
From Templates
- Go to Risks → Templates
- Browse risk templates
- Click Use Template
- Customize and save
Bulk Import
- Go to Risks → Import
- Download template
- Fill in risks
- Upload and confirm
Risk Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Risk name/description |
| Description | Detailed risk explanation |
| Category | Organizational grouping |
| Owner | Accountable person |
| Status | Current treatment status |
| Risk Level | Calculated from assessments |
| Custom Fields | Additional tracking data |
Risk Categories
Organize risks by category:
- Strategic Risks
- Operational Risks
- Financial Risks
- Compliance Risks
- Technology Risks
- Reputational Risks
Risk Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Identified | Risk documented, not yet assessed |
| Assessed | Risk has been evaluated |
| Treating | Controls being implemented |
| Monitored | Risk accepted and being tracked |
| Closed | Risk no longer relevant |
Filtering Risks
Filter your risk register by:
- Risk Level — Critical, High, Medium, Low
- Category — Risk category
- Owner — Assigned owner
- Status — Treatment status
- Tags — Custom tags
Risk Details
Click on a risk to see:
Overview Tab
- Risk description
- Current risk level
- Owner and status
Assessments Tab
- Assessment history
- Current scores
- Trend over time
Controls Tab
- Mapped controls
- Control effectiveness
Tasks Tab
- Related tasks
- Treatment actions
History Tab
- Change log
- Audit trail
Best Practices
- Be specific — Clearly describe what could go wrong
- Assign owners — Every risk needs accountability
- Assess regularly — Risk levels change over time
- Link to controls — Show how risks are mitigated
- Review periodically — Archive risks that are no longer relevant
Next Steps
- Risk Assessments — Evaluate your risks
- Risk Treatment — Address identified risks