Free Cybersecurity Risk Register
A simple, genuinely usable cybersecurity risk register to get you started.
Overview
This free risk register gives you a straightforward way to start listing and scoring the cybersecurity risks in your business - no sign-up commitment, no watered-down content.
It covers the core columns you need: risk description, likelihood, impact and owner. When you're ready for the full scoring model, example entries and the wider incident response and supplier questionnaire documents, our Cybersecurity Starter Pack covers all three at a saving.
What's included
- Risk register spreadsheet
- Basic likelihood/impact scoring columns
Format: XLSX
Document preview
Free Cybersecurity Risk Register
Risk description | Likelihood (1-5) | Impact (1-5) | Owner | Notes
Example: Staff reuse passwords across systems | 4 | 3 | IT Manager |
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Who is this for?
Business owners who haven't documented cybersecurity risk before and want a simple place to start.
FAQ
Is this really free?+−
Yes. We ask for your email so we can send you the download link and occasional useful templates - there's no other cost or commitment.
How is this different from the paid version?+−
The paid Cybersecurity Risk Register adds a full scoring model, example risk entries covering common SME scenarios, and a written scoring guide.
What format is it in?+−
A single editable XLSX spreadsheet, compatible with Excel and Google Sheets.
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