Risk Assessment and Mitigation Process [Insert classification] GRADE
CARDHOLDER DATA
CUSTOMER IMPACT
FINANCIAL IMPACT
HEALTH & SAFETY
IMPACT ON REPUTATION
LEGAL IMPACT
some difficulty 4. High
Compromise of small to medium amounts of sensitive CHD
Business is crippled in key areas
Severe effect on income and/or profit
Significant danger to life
High
Operating illegally in some areas
5. Very high
All sensitive CHD compromised, resulting in fines or external investigation
Out of business; no service to customers
Crippling; the organization will go out of business
Real or strong potential loss of life
Very High
Severe fines and possible imprisonme nt of staff
Table 2: Risk impact guidance
2.6.3 Risk classification Based on the assessment of the grade of likelihood and impact, a score is calculated for each risk by multiplying the two numbers. This resulting score is then used to decide the classification of the risk based on the matrix shown in figure 2. Each risk will be allocated a classification based on its score as follows: • • •
High: 12 or more Medium: five to ten inclusive Low: One to four inclusive
[Note – you may decide to change the definition of high, medium and low classifications based on your general risk appetite e.g. you may decide that only risks with a score of 16 or more will be classified as high.]
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