Risk Assessment Matrix Generator
Log risks with likelihood and impact levels, get scores and low/medium/high/critical ratings automatically, and generate a 5x5 risk matrix report.
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How to Use
- Enter a risk description and pick the likelihood (1-5, from very low to very high) and impact (1-5, from negligible to catastrophic).
- Optionally add mitigation actions, then click Add Risk to put it in the list.
- The tool calculates each risk score as likelihood x impact and rates it low, medium, high or critical.
- Click Generate Report to build a 5x5 matrix and a risk list sorted by score; high and critical risks are also summarized in an alert box with their mitigations.
- Click Copy Result to export the report text.
Features
- Automatic risk scoring: score = likelihood x impact, ranging from 1 to 25.
- Four-level rating: low (1-4), medium (5-9), high (10-16) and critical (17-25), shown in green, yellow, orange and red.
- 5x5 matrix report visualizing how risks distribute across likelihood and impact combinations.
- High and critical alert box listing the risks needing immediate attention together with their mitigations.
- Risk list management with instant score and level display; add and remove anytime.
Use Cases
Project risk management
Identify risks such as requirement changes, attrition and technical difficulties before kickoff, and plan responses.
Pre-release risk review
Assess the severity of system failures, security vulnerabilities and third-party outages before going live.
Supply chain screening
Evaluate delivery, quality and policy risks of suppliers and prepare alternatives.
Compliance self-check
Rate compliance and security risks by likelihood and impact, and tackle high-level items first.
Reporting to management
Present the 5x5 matrix and key risk list to executives for a clear overview.
FAQ
How is the risk score calculated?
Score = likelihood level x impact level, ranging from 1 to 25. For example, high likelihood (4) x catastrophic impact (5) = 20, which is critical.
How are the levels defined?
1-4 is low, 5-9 is medium, 10-16 is high and 17-25 is critical, marked in green, yellow, orange and red.
Are mitigations required?
No. Empty cells show a dash in the list, but adding mitigations is recommended for high-level risks; the report collects them in the alert box.
What is inside the report?
A 5x5 matrix (impact on the X axis, likelihood on the Y axis, with risk counts per cell), a risk list sorted by score with level and mitigation, and a high-risk summary.
Can I remove risks?
Yes. Click the x at the end of a row; the matrix and list update after regenerating the report.