Definitions[]
Risk identification is the "process of finding, recognizing, and describing potential risks."[1]
Risk identification is
| “ | [t]he determination of which risks are likely to affect the project and the documenting of the characteristics of each risk. Risk identification is not a one-time event; it is performed on a regular basis throughout the project's life cycle. Risk identification must address both internal and external risks.[2] | ” |
| “ | [t]he activity that examines each element of the program to identify associated future root causes, begins the documentation, and sets the stage for their successful management.[3] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ DHS Risk Lexicon, at 29.
- ↑ California Office of Systems Integration, Definitions (full-text).
- ↑ Defense Acquisition University, Glossary, at B-159 (13th ed. Nov. 2009) (full-text).