ISO/IEC 27001 · Risk assessment

ISO/IEC 27001 risk assessment, structured for management decisions

ConformityAgent helps prepare a clear structure for information security risks: criteria, assets and processes, threats, vulnerabilities, impact, likelihood, risk level, treatment options, and supporting evidence.

Risk assessment should not be only a static file. For ISO/IEC 27001, it should support real decisions: which risks you accept, which risks you treat, which controls you use, and which evidence you can present in discussions with management, consultants, auditors, or certification bodies.

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ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 + Amd 1:2024 readiness structure
  • Risk criteria
  • Context and assets
  • Risk identification
  • Risk evaluation
ISO/IEC 27001

Why risk assessment matters

In ISO/IEC 27001, risk assessment is the mechanism through which the organization understands what needs protection, which threats are relevant, where vulnerabilities exist, and what level of risk is acceptable. Without a clear methodology, controls can become a generic list of measures, disconnected from the organization’s real risks.

Management decision

Risks must be expressed in a form that management can understand, prioritize, and accept.

Justified controls

ISO 27001 controls should be supported by risks, not only checked formally in a list.

Traceable evidence

For each treated risk, there should be actions, owners, deadlines, and evidence that can be reviewed.

What we help you structure

What we help you structure

The risk assessment package can be adapted to the size of the organization and the existing maturity level. We do not impose unnecessary complexity; we build a structure that can be used in practice.

Risk criteria

  • likelihood scale
  • impact scale
  • acceptance criteria
  • priority levels
  • reassessment rules

Context and assets

  • important processes
  • systems and applications
  • critical data and information
  • relevant suppliers
  • operational dependencies

Risk identification

  • threats
  • vulnerabilities
  • risk scenarios
  • existing controls
  • residual risks

Risk evaluation

  • impact
  • likelihood
  • risk level
  • priority
  • risk owner

Risk treatment

  • reduction / mitigation
  • acceptance
  • avoidance
  • transfer
  • recommended actions

Evidence and tracking

  • policies
  • procedures
  • registers
  • screenshots / technical exports
  • responsibilities
  • deadlines and status
Example risk register structure

Example risk register structure

The risk register should be simple enough to maintain, but clear enough to support decisions and later reviews.

Field Role
Process / asset Shows where the risk appears and which part of the organization is affected.
Risk scenario Describes the concrete situation that could create impact.
Threat The event or actor that can generate the risk.
Vulnerability The weakness that makes the scenario possible or more likely.
Impact Potential effect on confidentiality, integrity, availability, operations, or reputation.
Likelihood Estimated chance that the scenario will occur.
Risk level Result of the assessment based on the defined criteria.
Existing controls Measures already implemented.
Treatment decision Mitigate, accept, avoid, or transfer.
Owner The person or role tracking the risk.
Evidence Documents or records supporting the assessment and treatment.
Status Open, in progress, treated, accepted, or under review.
SoA

Connection to the Statement of Applicability

Risk assessment is not separate from the Statement of Applicability. Identified risks help justify applicable controls, non-applicable controls, and implementation priorities. In advanced packages, ConformityAgent can help map risks to controls, evidence, and a draft Statement of Applicability.

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Identified risks Treatment decisions Relevant controls Evidence Draft Statement of Applicability
Possible deliverables

Possible deliverables

Depending on the selected package, the result can range from an initial assessment to a more complete working document set.

Readiness Snapshot

  • readiness score
  • main observations
  • initial observed risks
  • initial evidence list
  • prioritized recommendations

Risk Assessment Pack

  • risk criteria
  • risk register structure
  • risks by process or asset
  • impact / likelihood evaluation
  • responsibilities and status

Risk Treatment Support

  • treatment options
  • action plan
  • mapping to controls
  • mapping to evidence
  • progress tracking

Advanced ISO 27001 Support

  • connection to Annex A
  • draft Statement of Applicability
  • evidence completeness check
  • preparation for consultant or auditor discussions
  • management review support
Who this is for

Who this is for

  • SMEs that want to start ISO/IEC 27001 preparation in a structured way
  • companies that have technical policies but do not yet have a coherent risk register
  • organizations that must respond to customer or partner requirements
  • teams preparing for discussions with auditors, consultants, or certification bodies
  • organizations that want to connect NIS2 and ISO/IEC 27001

What this page is not

Risk assessment support does not represent an official audit, accredited certification, legal advice, or a guarantee of compliance. It does not replace management decisions regarding risk appetite, risk acceptance, or resource allocation. ConformityAgent’s role is to help structure information, prepare working documents, and organize evidence for internal and external discussions.

Do you want to build the risk assessment structure?

We can start with an ISO 27001 readiness check or with a more detailed package for the risk register, risk treatment, and evidence mapping.

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