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How to Import a Risk CSV

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

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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