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Risk reduction

nounid 3932·updated May 9, 2026
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The implementation of controls or countermeasures to reduce the likelihood or impact of a risk to a level within the organization’s risk tolerance.

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unclassified

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unclassified

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Framework definitions

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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The implementation of controls or countermeasures to reduce the likelihood or impact of a risk to a level within the organization’s risk tolerance.

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