Defined term
Risk Analysis
Risk Analysis: The process of identifying the risks to system security and determining the probability of occurrence, the resulting impact, and the additional…
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Definition
The process of identifying the risks to system security and determining the probability of occurrence, the resulting impact, and the additional safeguards that mitigate this impact. Part of risk management and synonymous with risk assessment.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The systematic examination of the components and characteristics of risk.
- Definition 3
The process of identifying the risks to system security and determining the likelihood of occurrence, the resulting impact, and the additional safeguards that mitigate this impact. Part of risk management and synonymous with risk assessment. (SP 800-27) (NISTIR)
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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