Risk Overview Reports

The Risk Overview Report provides a comprehensive summary of your organization's risk landscape, offering detailed analysis, executive summaries, and actionable insights for risk management decision-making.

Overview

Risk Overview Reports enable organizations to:

• Executive Summaries - High-level risk posture for leadership
• Detailed Risk Analysis - Comprehensive risk breakdown by category, level, and status
• Treatment Status - Track risk treatment progress and effectiveness
• Printable Formats - Generate PDF reports for meetings and audits
• Historical Comparison - Compare current risk posture with previous periods

Report Components

Executive Summary

The executive summary provides:

• Total Risk Count - Number of identified risks
• Risk Distribution - Breakdown by risk level (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
• Treatment Status - Percentage of risks with treatment plans
• Overdue Reviews - Count of risks past their review date
• Key Highlights - Notable risk changes and trends

Risk Breakdown by Category

Categorize risks for focused analysis:

• Operational Risks - Business process and operational risks
• Financial Risks - Financial loss and market risks
• Technology Risks - IT systems and cybersecurity risks
• Compliance Risks - Regulatory and compliance risks
• Strategic Risks - Business strategy and competitive risks
• Reputational Risks - Brand and reputation risks

Risk Level Distribution

Visual breakdown showing:

• Critical Risks - Highest priority risks requiring immediate attention
• High Risks - Significant risks needing prompt action
• Medium Risks - Moderate risks with planned treatments
• Low Risks - Lower priority risks under monitoring

Treatment Status

Track risk treatment progress:

• Accepted - Risks accepted with documented rationale
• Mitigated - Risks with control implementation plans
• Transferred - Risks transferred through insurance or contracts
• Avoided - Risks eliminated through process changes
• Untreated - Risks without treatment plans

Risk Owner Analysis

Analyze risk distribution by owner:

• Owner Assignment - Risks assigned to specific owners
• Unassigned Risks - Risks without designated owners
• Owner Workload - Number of risks per owner
• Owner Performance - Treatment completion rates by owner

Report Features

Filtering Options

Filter reports by:

• Risk Level - Focus on specific risk levels
• Category - Filter by risk category
• Status - Active, under review, closed risks
• Owner - Risks assigned to specific owners
• Treatment Status - Filter by treatment type
• Date Range - Historical risk snapshots

Export Capabilities

Export reports in multiple formats:

• PDF Export - Professional formatted reports
• CSV Export - Data for further analysis
• Print View - Optimized for printing
• Email Sharing - Send reports to stakeholders

Customizable Views

Customize report views:

• Summary View - High-level executive summary
• Detailed View - Comprehensive risk breakdown
• Category View - Organized by risk category
• Owner View - Grouped by risk owner

Using Risk Overview Reports

Generating Reports

1. Navigate to Reports → Risk Overview
2. Select date range and filters
3. Choose report format (Summary or Detailed)
4. Click Generate Report
5. Review and export as needed

Interpreting Results

Risk Distribution

• Balanced distribution across levels indicates healthy risk management
• Concentration in high/critical levels may indicate need for treatment
• Many low-level risks may indicate over-identification

Treatment Status

• High percentage of treated risks shows active risk management
• Many untreated risks may indicate resource constraints
• Review treatment effectiveness for mitigated risks

Trend Analysis

• Compare with previous periods to identify trends
• Increasing risk count may indicate better identification or emerging risks
• Decreasing risk count may indicate effective treatment

Best Practices

Regular Reporting

• Monthly Reports - Regular monthly risk overview for management
• Quarterly Reviews - Comprehensive quarterly analysis
• Annual Summaries - Year-end risk posture assessment
• Ad-hoc Reports - Generate reports for specific needs

Report Distribution

• Executive Team - High-level summaries for leadership
• Risk Committee - Detailed reports for risk management team
• Board Reports - Quarterly risk overview for board meetings
• Audit Preparation - Comprehensive reports for audits

Action Planning

Use reports to:

• Prioritize Actions - Focus on critical and high risks
• Resource Allocation - Allocate resources based on risk distribution
• Treatment Planning - Develop treatment plans for untreated risks
• Review Scheduling - Schedule reviews for overdue risks

Integration with Other Reports

Risk Trends

Risk Overview complements Risk Trends reports:

• Overview provides current snapshot
• Trends show historical patterns
• Together they provide complete risk picture

Risk Matrix

Risk Overview works with Risk Matrix visualization:

• Overview provides detailed breakdown
• Matrix provides visual representation
• Both support risk analysis and communication

Compliance Reports

Risk Overview supports compliance reporting:

• Document risk management activities
• Demonstrate risk oversight
• Support compliance framework requirements

Getting Started

1. Access Reports - Navigate to Reports → Risk Overview
2. Select Filters - Choose date range and risk filters
3. Generate Report - Create your risk overview
4. Review Results - Analyze risk distribution and status
5. Export & Share - Export and share with stakeholders
6. Take Action - Use insights to prioritize risk management activities

Risk Overview Reports provide the foundation for effective risk management communication and decision-making, enabling organizations to maintain clear visibility into their risk posture.

Next Steps

• Risk Trends Analysis - Analyze historical risk trends
• Risk Matrix Visualization - Visualize risks on risk matrix
• Risk Register - Manage individual risks
• Risk Analytics - Advanced risk analysis