Application Security Risk Assessment Checklist

Use the Application Security Risk Assessment Checklist to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and enforce security measures in software applications.

Application Security Risk Assessment Checklist



Application Security Risk Assessment Checks

1. Have you identified the critical business information and resources for your organization?


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2. Have you reviewed the most recent security risk assessment findings?


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3. Have you determined the potential threats to the application, including: Unauthorized access Data breaches Denial of service attacks Malware infections Phishing attacks


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4. Have you evaluated the existing security controls in place for the application?


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5. Have you assessed the vulnerability of the application to potential threats?


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6. Have you estimated the potential impact of each identified threat on the application?


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7. Have you calculated the application risk score based on the identified threats and vulnerabilities?


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8. Have you documented the findings from the risk assessment?


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9. Have you discussed the risk assessment findings with the application development team?


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10. Have you recommended security measures to mitigate the identified risks?


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11. Have you developed an implementation plan for the recommended security measures?


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12. Are you monitoring the implementation of the recommended security measures?


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13. Have you re-calculated the risk score after implementing the recommended security measures?


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14. Have you revisited the risk assessment plan for necessary updates after the implementation of measures?


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15. Have you scheduled the next risk assessment review to ensure continuous security monitoring?


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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