Settings

Risk methodology

Configure risk matrices. Publishing creates a new version; assessments keep the version they were scored with.

Matrix

Name

Size

Score formula

Likelihood scale

Vertical axis, 1 = lowest

1
2
3
4
5

Impact scale

Horizontal axis, 1 = lowest

1
2
3
4
5

Risk classification

Scores range 1–25. A score takes the highest level whose minimum it reaches.

from score
from score
from score
from score
Risk acceptance threshold: scores ≤may be retained

Preview

Click a cell to test the rating.

Likelihood
Almost certain5
Likely4
Possible3
Unlikely2
Rare1
1Negligible
2Minor
3Moderate
4Major
5Severe

Impact

Low ≥ 1Medium ≥ 6High ≥ 12Critical ≥ 20Acceptable ≤ 5

Version history

  • v1 · 5×5 · Likelihood × Impact1 assessment