An overview of your risks
Get a quick and clear overview of the risks your company is facing. Use ther risk matrix for your company, departments, assets or measures.
Risk classification
Recognize & name your risks
Discover the benefits of a risk matrix: This is used to systematically assess and prioritize the risks in your company. Find out how you can effectively assess security incidents and plan targeted measures to optimally protect your company!
The risk matrix is a tool for systematically assessing and prioritizing risks. It helps you to assess the probability and potential extent of security incidents and to plan appropriate measures. The following aspects are taken into account:
- Probability: On one axis, the probability of a security incident occurring is assessed. This can be divided into categories such as “rare”, “occasional” or “frequent”.
- Impact: On the other axis, the potential extent or severity of the impact of an incident is assessed. This can be divided into categories such as “low”, “medium” or “high”.
- Risk assessment: By combining probability and impact, a risk value is determined that indicates the urgency of risk mitigation measures.
Risk classification according to the BSI
low
The measures already implemented or at least provided for in the security concept offer sufficient protection.
Medium
The measures already implemented or at least provided for in the safety concept may not be sufficient.
High
The safety measures already implemented or at least provided for in the safety concept do not offer sufficient protection against the respective hazard. There is a high probability that the risk cannot be accepted.
Very high
The safety measures already implemented or at least provided for in the safety concept do not offer sufficient protection against the respective hazard. There is a very high probability that the risk cannot be accepted.
Source: Federal Ministry for Information Security; Assess risks (Link BSI Germany | March 2025)
Risk matrix of the BSI
The risk matrix in the 4conform ENTERPRISE ISMS dashboard
Risk classification with 4conform
4conform ENTERPRISE ISMS offers full support in the implementation and application of the risk matrix for your entire company, individual departments, specific assets and individual measures. It helps you to precisely identify and assess risks and develop effective measures to mitigate them.
1. systematic risk assessment
The risk matrix enables a structured and comprehensible assessment of IT risks, which serves as a basis for decision-making.
2. prioritization of actions
Companies can use their resources efficiently by focusing on the risks with the highest priority.
3. transparency & communication
The risk matrix creates transparency and facilitates the communication of risks and measures within the company and to stakeholders.
4. compliance & safety standards
Using the risk matrix helps companies to meet legal requirements and safety standards.
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As the person in charge of information security, one of the challenges you face is managing risks quickly and efficiently without losing sight of the big picture.
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