Risk Score Zones

Define score thresholds, zone labels, and review frequencies for risk monitoring.

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Risk score zones group risks by score range and determine how often risks in each zone must be reviewed. When a risk’s likelihood and impact are set, the app assigns it to a zone automatically based on the calculated score.

How zones work

The risk score is the product of the likelihood numeric weight and the impact numeric weight. Zones define the score ranges that correspond to each risk level, for example, scores 1–6 map to Low, 7–14 to Medium, 15–25 to High.

Each zone has a review interval. Risks in a higher zone are typically reviewed more frequently than risks in a lower zone.

To set up risk score zones

  1. On the Risk Management Setup page, choose Risk Score Zones. Alternatively, choose the 🔎 icon, enter Risk Score Zones, and then choose the related link.
  2. For each zone, fill in the following fields:
    • Code — a short identifier (for example, LOW, MED, HIGH).
    • Description — the label shown on the risk and matrix (for example, Low, Medium, High).
    • Min. Score — the lowest score that falls into this zone.
    • Max. Score — the highest score that falls into this zone.
    • Review Interval (Days) — the number of days between required reviews for risks in this zone.
    • Color — the color used to display this zone on the risk matrix.

How zone assignment works

When you set the Likelihood and Impact fields on a risk, the app calculates the score and assigns the risk to the matching zone. The zone updates automatically whenever likelihood or impact changes. The zone’s review interval is also used to calculate the Next Review Date on the risk.