Difference between revisions of "Risk"
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| − | The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence, as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences. | + | The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence, as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences. <ref> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:31, 14 May 2014
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Definitions
Official European Definition
Other International Definitions
The combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences. [1]
National Definitions
US Definition
The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence, as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences. [2]
Standard Definition
Effect of uncertainty on objectives (Source: ISO guide 73)
The level of impact on organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation resulting from the operation of an information system given the potential impact of a threat and the likelihood of that threat occurring. (Source: NIST IR 7298r2)
