Risk Register Template

The Risk Register Template provides essential documentation for demonstrating SOC 2 compliance. Risk management is foundational to SOC 2 compliance, required by multiple Trust Service Criteria. Auditors expect documented risk assessment processes, risk treatment decisions, and evidence of ongoing risk monitoring. This template provides a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks to your systems and data. It includes frameworks for risk scenario development, likelihood and impact assessment, and risk acceptance criteria that align with SOC 2 requirements. Many organizations struggle with demonstrating continuous risk management—this template ensures you have the documented processes auditors need to see. This template includes the document template itself plus detailed usage instructions to ensure proper implementation. Both are professional Microsoft Word documents that you can immediately customize for your organization's specific needs and workflow requirements.