5.12. APPENDIX 5B Risk Categories and Risk Factors

Category (Examples shown below)Risk Factors (Examples shown below)
Technology RiskSecurity
 Availability
 Architecture
 Business processes
 Applications
 Development
 Disaster recovery
 Complexity
 Information
 Performance
 Integration
 Feasibility
 Maturity
 Existing assets
Business RiskStrategic
 Regulatory/compliance
 Financial
 Customer satisfaction
 Meeting objectives
 Brand
 Privacy
 Alignment
 Balance
 Business continuity
 External risks: environment, competitors, vendors, suppliers/partners, etc.
 Costs
 Asset protection
Project RiskMilestones
 Schedule
 Budget
 Scope
 Complexity
 Costs
 Other projects
Resource RiskStaff availability
 Skills
 Experience
CustomerPrice
 Performance
 Quality
 Satisfaction
OperationalFacility
 Quality
 Defects

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