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ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Template

Build a risk register with likelihood, impact, treatment and ownership fields. The Excel file includes a 5-by-5 reference matrix.

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What's Inside

Risk Register sheet with example risks and blank rows
Asset or process, threat, vulnerability and existing-control fields
Likelihood and impact scores from 1 to 5
Calculated risk score and risk level
Treatment, treatment description, owner and due-date fields
Residual-risk field
Risk Matrix sheet showing likelihood and impact combinations

About This Template

The workbook has two sheets: Risk Register and Risk Matrix. It contains example risks and blank rows for your own entries. Start by replacing the examples with risks tied to your systems, information and business activities. The file does not include a separate asset inventory or a 50-item threat catalogue.

A useful risk statement explains what could happen and why it matters. For example, a failed restore after ransomware is more actionable than a row labelled "backup risk". Record the affected service and expected business impact. Agree how likelihood and impact are judged before scoring, otherwise reviewers will attach different meanings to the same number.

The matrix is a working model, not a scoring method prescribed by ISO 27001. Adapt the scale and acceptance criteria to your organisation, document the decision and have risk owners review the proposed treatment. Distinguish a planned safeguard from one that is already operating. Reassess residual risk when you have evidence that the treatment works.

The download is available without an account or email address. Keep a working copy, record who completed the review and retain the evidence used to reach each decision. The online assessment is a separate way to organise your review; downloading this file does not create an assessment in the app.

Who It's For

CISOs and security managers conducting formal ISO 27001 risk assessmentsStartup CTOs performing their first structured information security risk assessmentRisk management professionals building or updating their organization's risk registerInternal audit teams evaluating the adequacy of existing risk assessment processesCompliance consultants facilitating risk assessment workshops with client organizations

How It Works

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Open the assessment

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Answer and see gaps

Work through each question and see your score, findings, and priorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a complete catalogue of security threats?
No. The example risks help you start using the register. Identify risks from your own services, assets, dependencies and incident history.
How should I choose likelihood and impact scores?
Define what each score means for your organisation before comparing risks. Use those definitions consistently and record the assumptions behind disputed scores.
Does the risk matrix decide which risks we accept?
No. It helps display your assessment. Risk acceptance still needs a named decision-maker, a reason and a review date.

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