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{{definition|The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an [[incident]], [[event]], or occurrence, as determined by its [[likelihood]] and the associated [[consequence|consequences]] <ref name="DHSLex"> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>.}}
 
{{definition|The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an [[incident]], [[event]], or occurrence, as determined by its [[likelihood]] and the associated [[consequence|consequences]] <ref name="DHSLex"> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>.}}
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Definitions

European Definitions

The possibility of loss, damage or injury having regard to the value placed on the asset by its owner/operator and the impact of loss or change to the asset, and the likelihood that a specific vulnerability will be exploited by a particular threat.[1]
The probability of adverse effects caused by a hazardous phenomenon or substance in an organism, a population, or an ecological system [2].

Other International Definitions

International Definitions

NATO CEP / EAPC

The possibility of loss, damage or injury. [3].

The level of risk is a condition of two factors: (1) the value placed on the asset by its owner/operator and the impact of loss or change to the asset, and (2) the likelihood that a specific vulnerability will be exploited by a particular threat.

UNISDR

The combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences [4].


National Definitions

USA

The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence, as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences [5].


Standard Definition

ISO/IEC 27000:2014

Effect of uncertainty on objectives [6](based on the ISO Guide 73:2009[7]).

  • An effect is a deviation from the expected — positive or negative.
  • Uncertainty is the state, even partial, of deficiency of information related to, understanding or * knowledge of, an event (2.25), its consequence, or likelihood.
  • Risk is often characterized by reference to potential events and consequences, or a combination of these.
  • Risk is often expressed in terms of a combination of the consequences of an event (including changes in circumstances) and the associated likelihood of occurrence.
  • In the context of information security management systems, information security risks can be expressed as effect of uncertainty on information security objectives.
  • Information security risk is associated with the potential that threats will exploit vulnerabilities of an information asset or group of information assets and thereby cause harm to an organization.

ISO/IEC 31000:2009

Effect of uncertainty on objectives [8].

See also

Notes