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System Risk Assessment for Australia

System Risk Assessment Template for Australia

A comprehensive template designed for conducting systematic risk assessments of information systems and technology infrastructure in compliance with Australian regulatory requirements. This document provides a structured approach to identifying, analyzing, and evaluating system-related risks while ensuring alignment with key Australian legislation including the Privacy Act 1988, Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018, and relevant industry standards. The template incorporates Australian government cybersecurity guidelines and ISO 31000 risk management principles, providing organizations with a robust framework for assessing and managing system risks in the Australian context.

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What is a System Risk Assessment?

The System Risk Assessment Template has been developed to address the growing need for structured and compliant system risk evaluation in the Australian business environment. This template is essential for organizations seeking to assess and manage risks associated with their information systems, applications, and technology infrastructure. It incorporates requirements from key Australian legislation including the Privacy Act 1988, Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018, and the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM). The template is designed to be used when implementing new systems, conducting periodic risk reviews, or evaluating significant system changes. It provides a comprehensive framework for documenting system characteristics, identifying threats and vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and developing mitigation strategies, all while ensuring compliance with Australian regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

What sections should be included in a System Risk Assessment?

1. 1. Document Control: Version history, approval status, and document metadata

2. 2. Executive Summary: High-level overview of the assessment findings and key recommendations

3. 3. Scope and Objectives: Definition of the system boundaries, assessment objectives, and limitations

4. 4. System Description: Detailed description of the system, including architecture, data flows, and dependencies

5. 5. Risk Assessment Methodology: Description of the risk assessment approach, criteria, and rating scales used

6. 6. Threat and Vulnerability Analysis: Identification and analysis of potential threats and system vulnerabilities

7. 7. Risk Analysis: Detailed analysis of identified risks, including likelihood and impact assessments

8. 8. Current Controls Assessment: Evaluation of existing security controls and their effectiveness

9. 9. Risk Treatment Plan: Recommended controls and mitigation strategies for identified risks

10. 10. Compliance Requirements: Analysis of relevant regulatory and compliance obligations

11. 11. Implementation Timeline: Proposed schedule for implementing recommended controls and improvements

12. 12. Monitoring and Review: Procedures for ongoing risk monitoring and assessment review

What sections are optional to include in a System Risk Assessment?

1. Privacy Impact Assessment: Detailed privacy risk analysis, required when system processes personal information under Privacy Act 1988

2. Critical Infrastructure Assessment: Additional analysis required for systems falling under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018

3. Cloud Security Assessment: Specific risk assessment for cloud-based components and services

4. Third-Party Risk Assessment: Evaluation of risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers

5. Business Continuity Impact: Analysis of system criticality to business continuity and disaster recovery requirements

6. Data Classification Assessment: Detailed analysis of data types and their security classifications

What schedules should be included in a System Risk Assessment?

1. Schedule A: Risk Register: Detailed log of all identified risks, their ratings, and treatment status

2. Schedule B: Control Matrix: Mapping of controls to risks and compliance requirements

3. Schedule C: Technical Vulnerability Assessment: Detailed technical findings and vulnerability scan results

4. Schedule D: Data Flow Diagrams: Detailed system architecture and data flow documentation

5. Schedule E: Threat Model: Detailed threat modeling results and analysis

6. Appendix 1: Risk Assessment Criteria: Detailed risk rating criteria and methodology

7. Appendix 2: Compliance Checklist: Detailed compliance requirements and status

8. Appendix 3: Security Requirements Traceability Matrix: Mapping of security requirements to controls and risks

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok˰ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Australia

Publisher

tiktok˰

Sector

Cost

Free to use
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Relevant Industries

Financial Services

Healthcare

Government

Telecommunications

Energy and Utilities

Mining

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Technology

Transport and Logistics

Professional Services

Critical Infrastructure

Defense

Relevant Teams

Information Security

Risk Management

IT Operations

Compliance

Internal Audit

Infrastructure

Security Operations

Data Protection

Enterprise Architecture

Project Management Office

Legal

Governance

Relevant Roles

Chief Information Security Officer

Risk Manager

IT Security Manager

Compliance Manager

System Security Analyst

Risk Assessment Specialist

Information Security Analyst

IT Auditor

Security Architect

Privacy Officer

Cybersecurity Manager

GRC Specialist

Information Systems Manager

IT Risk Analyst

Security Operations Manager

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