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IT Risk Assessment Template

Identify, assess, and prioritise IT risks with impact scoring, mitigation strategies, and risk register documentation.

About This Resource

Understanding and managing IT risks is essential for protecting your business operations and meeting compliance obligations. This template provides UK businesses with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and prioritising IT risks across their entire technology environment. It includes impact and likelihood scoring matrices, mitigation strategy planning, and a risk register format that satisfies common audit and compliance requirements.

What's Included

  • Risk identification prompts across infrastructure, data, and third-party categories
  • Impact and likelihood scoring matrix with risk rating calculation
  • Mitigation strategy planning with assigned owners and deadlines
  • Risk register template suitable for audit and compliance purposes
  • Quarterly risk review and reassessment framework

Who Is This For?

IT managers, compliance officers, and virtual CIOs at UK businesses who need a formal IT risk management process for governance, compliance, or board reporting.