Multiple risk registers let you segment risks and control who can access them. This makes it easier to manage risks across different teams or departments, while keeping sensitive information restricted to the right people. You can also filter your risk reports by register, so you can review specific sets of risks without distraction.
This feature is the first step in Vanta’s Enterprise Risk Management solution, designed to help mature organizations track risks across the entire business.
View the Risk Management Overview
The Risk Management overview allows you to view the current and residual scores for your risk scenarios.
Navigate to the Overview tab to view your current and residual scores for risk scenarios.
Use this overview to quickly assess the level of risk across your organization
Risk Registers
Risk registers are the current risks associated with your organization, and be categorized based on the needs of your program.
Use Quick Actions
In the Quick Actions section, you can:
View all risks you own
View all scenarios you have access to
Create a snapshot
Generate an assessment report
Understand the Default Risk Register
A Default register is created automatically
All existing risks are moved into this default register
You can also rename the default register to better fit your organization’s needs
Manage Access
Admins, Editors, and custom roles with risk module access can see all registers
To restrict access:
Assign users the Collaborator role or a custom role without risk access
Add those users to the specific register(s) they should see as a Viewer or Manager
You can change a user’s role at any time by following the steps in Assigning User Roles and Permissions
Add and Edit Registers
Understanding the Default Risk Register
A Default register is created automatically
All existing risks are moved into this default register
You can also rename the default register to better fit your organization’s needs
Create a New Register
From the left-hand navigation panel, select Risks. From here you can view risk scenarios by category, and add additional risk registers.
To create a new register type, select Add register.
Provide a name and description.
Select Create
Please Note: New registers start empty.
Edit a Register
Select the three-dot menu on the left hand side of the Register, and select Edit register details
Manage Access
Admins, Editors, and custom roles with risk module access can see all registers
To restrict access:
Assign users the Collaborator role or a custom role without risk access
Add those users to the specific register(s) they should see as a Viewer or Manager
You can change a user’s role at any time by following the steps in Assigning User Roles and Permissions
Move Risk Scenarios Between Registers
Open the register containing the scenario
Select the scenario you want to move
Choose the destination register
Add New Scenarios
Select Add Scenario
Choose the register to store it in
Keep Fields Consistent
Custom fields and scoring scales remain consistent across all registers
Filter Risk Reports
When generating a risk report, filter by a specific register to focus on its risks
Please note:
Review access permissions regularly to prevent unauthorized access
Keep registers updated to ensure accuracy