Risk matrix# Risk matrix ## Objective The **Risk Matrix** menu distributes the scenarios on an interactive 5 × 5 grid. The selector chooses the raw, current or residual score. ## Calculation Likelihood and impact range from 1 to 5; the score is their product. Default: low up to 4, moderate up to 9, high up to 16, critical above. The organization can customize these thresholds. ## Usage Change the assessment type, select a cell then open the associated risks. The color is only a marker: the level and the score remain textual. ## Best practices Compare the three views to explain the effect of the controls and the remaining risk. An empty cell does not prove the absence of risk: check the register and filters. ## Read the axes The matrix crosses likelihood and impact. A cell brings together the scenarios having the same combination for the chosen type. The text level depends on the tenant's thresholds, not just the displayed color. ## Analysis path 1. Select **Raw** to view the intrinsic