Consider the scenario below and then answer the question that follows:
The HR Manager has confirmed that the wrong person in the Cc: field of an email
and attaching a document containing corporate sensitive data to the same email was the cause of a data breach. It is alleged that the information in the attached document was used to gain unauthorised access to attack some systems. The IT Support administrator also confirmed that the incident was responded to, mitigated and user training has been implemented
Using the scenario as an example, provide a risk register and a risk matrix that suitably represent any ONE risk in the scenario. In your answer, also briefly explain how the register and the matrix are used to represent the risk.
NB: Provide a fully labelled risk matrix and risk table for ONLY one risk identified.
Risk Register for the Scenario:
Risk ID: R1
Risk Description: Data breach due to wrong person in Cc: field and attachment of sensitive document
Risk Category: Security
Likelihood: High
Impact: High
Risk Owner: HR Manager
Mitigation Actions:
1. Training on email protocols and data protection for all employees.
2. Implementing stricter data handling and sharing policies.
3. Regular security audits and measures to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data.
4. Implementing stricter access control measures for sensitive documents.
5. Regular monitoring and auditing of email communication.
Risk Matrix for R1:
Impact
Low High
Likelihood Low 1 2
High 3 4
Explanation:
The risk register provides a structured approach for identifying and managing risks. In this scenario, the risk register includes a unique risk ID (R1) to distinguish it from other risks, a detailed description of the risk, its category (security), the likelihood and impact ratings, and the risk owner responsible for its management.
The risk matrix provides a visual representation of the risk's likelihood and impact, enabling the organization to prioritize its response. In this risk matrix, the likelihood and impact are assessed as high, indicating that the risk is significant. The matrix is used to assign a risk level based on the combination of likelihood and impact ratings. A higher number (4) represents a higher risk level, while a lower number (1) denotes a lower risk level. By analyzing the risk matrix, appropriate mitigation actions can be determined based on the risk level.