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Managing Multiple Risk Registers

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Written by Jaquez Hodo
Updated this week

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.

Log In To Vanta

  • Log in to the Vanta platform

  • Go to Risk scenarios to view the updated interface

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

Create a New Risk Register

  • Select Add Register

  • Name the register (example: Operational Risk Register)

Please Note: New registers start empty

Move 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

Tip:

Use Quick Actions often to streamline your workflow and stay on top of new features in the risk module.