- Identify Assets: Identify and document the critical assets of the organization.
- Assess Vulnerabilities: Assess the organization’s current vulnerabilities, considering both internal and external sources.
- Establish Risk Level: Establish the risk level associated with each vulnerability.
- Develop Risk Mitigation Plan: Develop an effective risk mitigation plan that addresses the identified vulnerabilities.
- Implement Risk Mitigation Plan: Implement the risk mitigation plan and monitor the effectiveness of the plan.
- Test Security Controls: Test the effectiveness of the security controls and make any necessary modifications.
- Reassess Risk: Reassess the risk level associated with each vulnerability and adjust the mitigation plan as needed.
- Document Findings: Document the findings of the assessment in a comprehensive report.