D1 · General

What is risk management?

Risk management: Identify risks → Analyze (likelihood × impact) → Treat (accept/transfer/avoid/mitigate) → Monitor and Review. Document in risk register.
Treatment options: Avoid (eliminate the risky activity), Mitigate (reduce likelihood/impact with controls), Transfer (insurance, contracts), Accept (document and acknowledge). No treatment = negligence. Risk management is an ongoing process — risks change as the environment changes.
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