Primary definition
Accepting, avoiding, mitigating, sharing, or transferring risk to organizational operations (i.e., mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation. Source: NIST SP 800-39
Also known asrisk management response · risk handling · risk treatment · risk mitigation strategy · risk control
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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Accepting, avoiding, mitigating, sharing, or transferring risk to organizational operations (i.e., mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation. Source: NIST SP 800-39
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Risk Response. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/risk-response
Sources
2 cited · last checked Aug 10, 2026
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
High consensus
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
Multi-source
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