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How to Import a Risk CSV

This guide will show you how to import your risk CSV quickly and efficiently

Updated over 4 months ago

1. Go to 'Add New Risks' and select 'Import CSV'.

2. Download the CSV template.

If you already have a completed template, skip the download to proceed to upload.

3. Open the CSV file. You will see the following columns.

Columns Accepting Free Text:

  • Risk Name, Risk Description, Mitigation Plan, Asset, Threat, Vulnerability

Columns with Accepted Values:

  • Category: Security, Privacy, Operational, Compliance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Financial

  • Inherent Impact: Values 1-5

  • Inherent Likelihood: Values 1-5

  • Residual Likelihood: Values 1-5

  • Asset: Information and Data Assets, ICT Asset and Infrastructure, People, Operational and ICT Processes, Third-Party and ICT Service Providers, Financial and Digital Assets

  • Classification: Confidential, Restricted, Public, Internal

5. Remove the accepted values and 'free text' and fill in the details of all risks.

Save the file as a CSV once completed.

6. Go back to Scytale and upload the completed CSV file.

7. Your Risk List should now be imported.

If there was a problem with your file, an error message will appear as shown below. It will specify which line has the issue and what the problem is. Correct the issues and re-upload the CSV.

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