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Free 5x5 Risk Register Excel Template

Standardize your risk assessments with an auditor-ready 5x5 severity matrix. Pre-configured for ISO 27001:2022, NIST SP 800-30, and SOC 2.

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Direct download • No credit card or registration required • Works in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, & LibreOffice

What's Included in This Risk Register Template?

Automated 5x5 Formulas

Formulas auto-calculate Inherent and Residual Risk Scores (Likelihood × Impact) with automated color-coded risk tiers.

Pre-Populated Threat Categories

Covers Cloud Infrastructure, Vendor/Supply Chain, Access Control, Human Error, and Business Continuity scenarios.

Auditor Treatment Plans

Dedicated columns for Risk Owner, Mitigation Controls, Treatment Strategy (Mitigate, Accept, Transfer, Avoid), and Target Completion Date.

Understanding the 5x5 Risk Matrix

In standard cybersecurity audits (including ISO 27001:2022 and NIST SP 800-30), risk is calculated as:
Risk Score = Likelihood (1–5) × Impact (1–5)

1 - Rare / NegligibleUnlikely to happen; negligible impact on revenue, systems, or data confidentiality.
2 - Low / MinorOccasional occurrence; minor disruption easily resolved by standard operational controls.
3 - ModeratePlausible threat scenario; moderate disruption affecting non-critical business functions.
4 - High / MajorHigh likelihood of occurrence; significant financial, regulatory, or data loss.
5 - Critical / CatastrophicImminent threat or active vulnerability causing existential outage, major breach, or regulatory sanction.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this template free for commercial use?

Yes. You can use, modify, and distribute this template internally within your organization for any compliance audit or security program without cost or attribution.

Will auditors accept this Risk Register format?

Yes. The columns and methodology strictly align with the AICPA SOC 2 CC3.0 Trust Services Criteria and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause 6.1.2 requirements accepted by major auditing firms.

How do I import this into GRC Copilot Pro?

In your GRC Copilot Pro dashboard, navigate to the Risk Register module and select "Import XLSX". The platform will automatically parse the rows and sync them to your active compliance framework.