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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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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.

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Definition 2

The systematic examination of the components and characteristics of risk.

Source: NICCS GlossaryType: standard
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)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

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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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