Organization should conduct formal risk assessments
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Conduct a formal information security risk assessment at least annually. Identify threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact. Maintain a risk register with treatment plans and risk owners.
How to verify
- Verify risk assessment report exists (dated within 12 months)
- Confirm risk register with treatment plans
- Verify risk owners are assigned
Compliance frameworks
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