ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Spreadsheet Template
This is a structured breakdown of a typical ISO 27001 risk assessment spreadsheet. You can use this as a guide to build your own using a tool like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel. It follows the requirements of the ISO 27001 standard by guiding you through the identification, analysis, and treatment of risks.
Risk Criteria - Impact
Define your scale for measuring impact (e.g., 1-5, or Low/Medium/High/Critical). Provide clear descriptions for each level based on potential damage to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Risk Criteria - Likelihood
Define your scale for measuring likelihood (e.g., 1-5, or Rare/Unlikely/Possible/Likely/Almost Certain). Provide clear descriptions for each level.
Risk Matrix
A matrix (e.g., a 5x5 grid) that combines your Likelihood and Impact scores to generate a Risk Score. This visual tool helps you classify risks (e.g., green for low, yellow for medium, red for high).
Risk Acceptance Criteria
Define the threshold at which a risk is considered 'unacceptable' and requires treatment (e.g., any risk with a score of 15 or higher).
Risk Owners
List the key stakeholders responsible for risk management (e.g., CISO, IT Manager, Head of Operations).
Scope of ISMS
A clear definition of what your Information Security Management System (ISMS) covers.