Cyber Security Risk Assessment Checklist

Use this Cyber Security Risk Assessment Checklist to identify, evaluate and counter cyber threats, following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

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Cyber Security Risk Assessment Checklist

Identify Threats And Vulnerabilities

Assess Current Controls

Identify Gaps

Risk Measurement

Prioritize Risks

Develop Risk Treatment Plans

Implement Controls

Monitor And Review

Communicate And Report

Continuous Improvement

Compliance And Documentation

Assessment Scope

Assessment Team

Understand The NIST CSF

Identify Critical Assets

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Cyber Security Risk Assessment Checklist

Use this Cyber Security Risk Assessment Checklist to identify, evaluate and counter cyber threats, following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

1. Have potential threats to critical assets (e.g., malware, insider threats, natural disasters) been identified?

2. Have vulnerabilities within systems and processes that could be exploited by threats been assessed?

1. Have existing cybersecurity controls and safeguards in place been evaluated?

2. Has the effectiveness of controls in mitigating identified risks been determined?

1. Has a comparison of current controls against the NIST CSF categories and subcategories been made?

2. Have gaps where controls are insufficient or missing been identified?

1. Has the likelihood and impact of identified risks been determined?

2. Have qualitative and/or quantitative methods been used to assess risk levels?

1. Have risks been prioritized based on their potential impact and likelihood?

2. Has the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance been considered?

1. Have strategies to mitigate or manage identified risks been developed?

2. Have responsibilities and timelines for implementing risk treatment plans been assigned?

1. Have additional controls or enhancements to existing controls been implemented as per the risk treatment plans?

1. Have mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of implemented controls been established?

2. Is there a process to regularly review and update risk assessments based on changes in the threat landscape or organizational environment?

1. Have assessment findings, risk treatment plans, and progress been communicated to stakeholders?

2. Have reports documenting assessment results, including identified risks, control gaps, and mitigation strategies, been generated?

1. Is there a process in place to continuously improve the organization’s cybersecurity posture based on lessons learned from the assessment process?

2. Is feedback incorporated and the risk management approach adapted as needed?

1. Has compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies been ensured?

2. Has thorough documentation of the risk assessment process, findings, and actions taken been maintained?

1. Are the systems, assets, and processes to be assessed identified?

2. Have the boundaries and limitations of the assessment been determined?

1. Has a team with expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and relevant domains been assembled?

2. Have roles and responsibilities been assigned within the team?

1. Has the team been familiarized with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its components (Functions, Categories, Subcategories, Informative References)?

1. Have critical assets and systems been identified and prioritized based on their importance to the organization’s mission and objectives?