Create Risk Event Category Templates

Risk Event Categories allow risks to be categorized by a common language used by the organization to assess the level of risk existing in areas of the business. Multiple risk event categories can be added to a template.

1. Click the Risk Event Category icon under the Description column on the Risk Control Templates list or form.

   

2. Click Add.

   

3. Select a Risk Event Category name from the drop-down list.

   Note: Available options are based on the risk event categories contained in the risk event model.

4. Click Select User or Select User Group to choose an owner for this risk event category.
   • Enter text that contains the name, email address or network ID of the user you wish to select and click Execute or click Show All.

     Note: A list of users containing, (not equaling), the entered text will display in the search results.

   • Click the name of the user or click Select No User to indicate the user is not required.
5. Click Save.

Link Risks to a risk event category

Existing risks can be linked to a risk event category.

1. Click Expand to view the Risks and Controls section.
2. Click Link from the Risks and Controls section.
3. Select the risk event category name from the drop-down list for each risk that should be linked to this risk event category.
4. Click Save.

Add risks to a risk event category

New risks can be added to a risk event category

1. Click Expand to view the Template Risks and Controls section.
2. Click Add from the Risks and Controls section.

   Note: You can also click Add to add new risks in-line. See In Line Editing for additional information.

   

3. Complete the Identify Risk form.
4. Click Save.