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How to Create and Use Risk Templates

Risk templates are the foundation of all risk assessments. They define:

What is a risk template?

A risk template is a reusable configuration that defines the scope and scenarios evaluated in a risk assessment. Once saved, a risk template is immediately available for use across assessments. Each template specifies:

  • Which type of risks you assess (e.g. GDPR, NIS2, internal)
  • What object you assess (processing activity or asset)
  • The list of risk scenarios to evaluate

How do you create a risk template?

  1. Go to Risk.
  2. Choose a Compliance domain (e.g. GDPR, NIS2) and a Scope: Processing Activities or Assets.
  3. Click + New Risk Template or select the Risk Template button.
  4. Add your risk scenarios — enter a name and description for each scenario you want to evaluate.
  5. Save the template to make it available for assessments.

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What are good practices for managing risk templates?

  • Create separate templates for each compliance domain (e.g. GDPR, NIS2) to keep assessments focused and auditable.
  • Use concise and actionable risk scenario names.
  • Keep templates versioned and up-to-date with your policies.

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