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Risk calculation and implemented controls

I am working on a risk assessment and am confused by one thing. When I determine likelihood vs impact, should I determine those based on a total lack of controls or based on the controls we have in place currently?
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ISO 27001 DOCUMENTATION TOOLKIT

Step-by-step implementation for smaller companies.

ISO 27001 DOCUMENTATION TOOLKIT

Step-by-step implementation for smaller companies.

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Rhand Leal Feb 11, 2017

Answer: For determining the risk value, you must consider the current situation, i.e., including the influence of the controls currently implemented. If you do not do that you may finish overestimating risks and waste resources to handle an already acceptable risk.

This article will provide you further explanation about risk assessment:
- ISO 27001 risk assessment: How to match assets, threats and vulnerabilities https://advisera.com/27001academy/knowledgebase/iso-27001-risk-assessment-how-to-match-assets-threats-and-vulnerabilities/

These materials will also help you regarding risk calculation and implemented controls:
- Book ISO 27001 Risk Management in Plain English https://advisera.com/books/iso-27001-annex-controls-plain-english/
- The basics of risk assessment and treatment according to ISO 27001 [free webinar on deman d] https://advisera.com/27001academy/webinar/basics-risk-assessment-treatment-according-iso-27001-free-webinar-demand/

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