Security Tip: Three things you must know about risk assessment

By Brent Huston, MicroSolved, Inc.

Risk assessments are in at the moment, but they're not for the meek or the ambitious. Politics and control sensitivities are abundant. That said, a good risk assessment should provide an organization with a road map for security issues that need immediate attention, interim goals and long-term security planning. Here are three key things to consider before undertaking a full assessment project.