Business Risk Assessment Examples | Ready-Made Templates

RA-BR1 Bribery and Corruption

This is a useful overview of the common risks that need to be considered when preparing a bribery risk assessment which can then be fed into a bribery risk register. Effective form templatesThis ..

RA-BR2 Information Security (Small Office)

Using this example is a real head-start when preparing an information security risk assessment for a small office, and it gives you solid input for your information security risk register.Effective fo..

RA-BR3 Information Security (Virtual Company)

With a virtual company there is no building to worry about, so the risks sit with people, their laptops and the cloud apps they log into. This example gathers them in one place, which makes putting yo..

RA-BR4 Information Security (Larger Organisation)

When I review a larger organisation's risk assessment I want to see the main information security risks set out clearly with the controls that manage them. This example does exactly that and gives you..

RA-BR5 Phishing and Social Engineering

Phishing and social engineering are as much about people as technology. This example is a great starting point for assessing those risks and provides useful input for your information security risk re..

RA-BR6 Ransomware and Malware

The important thing with ransomware is what happens once prevention fails. This example covers detection and recovery alongside the defences, so it is a useful head-start for your assessment and shows..

RA-BR7 Cloud Computing

This is an example risk assessment that lists the key cloud computing risks for you. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Effective form templatesThis example risk a..

RA-BR8 Cyber Attack

This is an example risk assessment covering the main cyber attack risks and the controls that manage them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Effective form templa..

RA-BR9 Mobile Devices and Remote Access

This is an example risk assessment covering the main risks from mobile devices and remote access. It is a real time-saver compared with preparing your own from a blank page.Effective form templatesThi..

RA-BR10 Remote and Hybrid Working

This is an example risk assessment covering the main risks associated with home and hybrid working which strays into H&S territory as the company is responsible for the safety of workers even when..

RA-BR11 Data Protection and Privacy

This is an example risk assessment covering the main data protection and privacy risks and the controls that manage them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Effect..

RA-BR12 Use of Artificial Intelligence

This is something many companies are currently being asked about by trading partners: - Can you confirm you have reviewed the risks associated with AI use? - Yes, we've fully risk-assessed it!Effectiv..

RA-BR13 Fraud and Financial Crime

This is an example risk assessment covering the main fraud and financial crime risks and the controls that manage them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Effectiv..

RA-BR14 Business Continuity and Resilience

This is an example risk assessment covering the main risks to business continuity and the controls that keep things running. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Eff..

RA-BR15 Facilitation of Tax Evasion

This is an example risk assessment covering the main facilitation of tax evasion risks and the controls that manage them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Effect..

RA-BR16 Anti-Money Laundering

This is an example risk assessment covering the main money laundering risks and the controls that manage them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Effective form te..

RA-BR17 Financial Risk

This is an example risk assessment covering the main financial risks a business faces and the controls that manage them. It saves a lot of time compared with preparing your own from a blank page.Effec..

RA-BR18 Legal, Contractual and Liability

This is an example risk assessment covering the main legal, contractual and liability risks and the controls that manage them which is probably essential for every business!Effective form templatesThi..

RA-BR19 Discrimination and Equality

This example risk assessment really helps to review all the considerations and risks associated with discrimination and equality compliance. Effective form templatesThis example risk assessment h..

RA-BR20 Harassment

This is an example risk assessment covering the main harassment risks and the controls that deal with them. With recent updates to employment law it has become increasingly important for this to be in..

RA-BR21 Mental Health and Wellbeing

Many companies will likely prepare something like this as part of their H&S systems but this is a purely business level consideration of the risks.Effective form templatesThis example risk assessm..

RA-BR22 Modern Slavery and Supply Chain

This is an example risk assessment covering the main modern slavery and supply chain risks and the controls that manage them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Ef..

RA-BR23 Third Party and Outsourcing

This is an example risk assessment covering the main third party and outsourcing risks and the controls that manage them. It saves a lot of time compared with preparing your own from a blank page.Effe..

RA-BR24 Use of Social Media

This is an example risk assessment covering the main social media risks and the controls that deal with them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank page.Effective form tem..

RA-BR25 Environmental and Sustainability

This is a useful exercise for any company. Often close-in environmental assessments fail to give an overview of the big picture; what are the risks to the business and what controls are in place?Effec..

RA-BR26 Governance and Regulatory Compliance

This is an example risk assessment covering the main governance and regulatory compliance risks and the controls that manage them. It makes preparing your own much easier than starting from a blank pa..

RA-BR27 Conflicts of Interest

When I review how an organisation handles conflicts of interest I want to see the situations that can arise set out clearly, from gifts and hospitality through to procurement and board decisions, with..

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Example Business Risk Assessment Templates

Ready-Made Business & Organisational Risk Assessment Examples

Sample completed Business Risk Assessments that can be used as a starting point when assessing the risks facing your organisation.

Each example has been prepared and reviewed by experienced ISO management system consultants.

Designed to save time and support risk-based thinking, each template demonstrates how to systematically identify business risks, evaluate their likelihood and impact, and put effective controls in place in line with recognised risk management principles.

What's Included in Each Business Risk Assessment

Each template focuses on a specific business risk or threat and includes:

Clearly defined risks and their potential causes
Documented inherent (initial) risk ratings
Practical control measures and mitigations
Residual risk evaluations after controls
A structured, easy-to-follow format

These examples show exactly how business risks can be identified, assessed, controlled and reduced in a practical and consistent way.

Ideal For:

Building a business risk assessment or risk register from scratch
Strengthening existing risk management documentation
Supporting the risks and opportunities requirements (clause 6.1) of ISO management system standards
Engaging managers and staff in identifying and owning operational risks
Demonstrating a structured approach to risk during audits and tenders

Covering a broad range of organisational risks, from fraud and supply chain disruption to modern slavery, information security and business continuity among others, these examples give you a clear and structured foundation, whether you are formalising risk management for the first time or improving an established process.