Risk tolerance: The level of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of its goals and objectives. It is used in risk management and decision-making. Examples include an organization with a high-risk tolerance that is willing to take on significant risks in pursuit of growth or an organization with a low-risk tolerance that prioritizes stability and security.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D2: Information security risk management | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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