Enterprise Risk Assessment Program
Global Insurance Provider • Insurance • 8 months
Project Objective
Establish an enterprise-wide risk assessment methodology and program to identify, assess, and manage information security and privacy risks across the organization.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Development of risk assessment methodology aligned with ISO 31000 and NIST CSF
- •Creation of risk register and risk acceptance criteria
- •Implementation of quantitative and qualitative risk analysis approaches
- •Risk assessment workshops with business units
- •Integration with enterprise risk management framework
- •Development of risk treatment planning process
- •Implementation of risk monitoring and reporting mechanisms
Outcomes & Results
- •Conducted risk assessments for 25+ critical business processes
- •Identified and documented 150+ information security and privacy risks
- •Developed risk treatment plans for all high and critical risks
- •Reduced high and critical risks by 65% through targeted controls implementation
- •Established quarterly risk review process with executive leadership
- •Improved risk awareness across the organization through workshop participation
- •Successfully integrated information security risks into enterprise risk management program
Key Insights & Lessons Learned
- •Early stakeholder engagement is critical for successful GRC initiatives to ensure buy-in and alignment with business objectives.
- •A risk-based approach allows for more efficient resource allocation and prioritization of activities.
- •Regular communication of progress and value helps maintain executive support and program momentum.
- •Integration with existing business processes is essential for sustainable GRC programs.
- •Measuring and demonstrating value through metrics and KPIs is crucial for long-term program success.
Project Details
Company:
Global Insurance Provider
Insurance
Year:
2020
Duration:
8 months
Related GRC Areas
Governance
Risk Management
Compliance
Policy Development
Security Controls
Audit
Risk Assessments
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