Organization should define risk appetite and tolerance levels
Medium
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Define organizational risk appetite and tolerance levels for information security risks. Document acceptance criteria for residual risks and escalation procedures for risks exceeding tolerance.
How to verify
- Verify risk appetite statement exists
- Confirm escalation procedures for high risks
Compliance frameworks
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