What is the ISO 27001 Risk Management Process Template?
Risk management is the core foundation of an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). The ISO 27001 Risk Management Process Template provides a straightforward, structured procedure that explains exactly how your business identifies, evaluates, and treats information security risks.
This document is designed to satisfy ISO 27001:2022 Clauses 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 8.2, and 8.3. It replaces complex theoretical formulas with clear, practical steps that auditors expect to see. You can implement it as a standalone operational procedure or integrate it with our complete ISO 27001 Toolkit.
What Does This Risk Management Process Include?
- Risk Identification: Practical methods to identify risks across people, processes, technology, and third-party suppliers.
- Risk Assessment & Scoring: Defined likelihood and impact scales with an intuitive scoring matrix to establish clear risk ratings.
- Risk Treatment Options: Standard procedures for mitigating, transferring, avoiding, or accepting risks in line with your risk appetite.
- Monitoring & Review Cycles: Structured schedules for management reviews, continual improvement, and risk register updates.
ISO 27001 Risk Management Process Example
ISO 27001 Risk Management Process FAQ
The template is provided as an editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) that you can customise with your own branding and company details.
Yes. It fully aligns with ISO 27001:2022 Clauses 6.1 (Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities) and 8.2/8.3 (Risk Assessment and Treatment), while maintaining backward compatibility with the 2013 standard.
Most businesses customise and approve this risk management process document in under one hour using the built-in guidance prompts.
No. The procedure is written in plain English by Lead Auditor Stuart Barker, allowing internal teams to manage their risk lifecycle independently.
Yes. While available individually, it is also included in the ISO 27001 Small Business Toolkit and DIY Template Pack.
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