Enterprise Risk Analysis and Risk Management with the CRISAM® Method

The CRISAM® Method (Corporate Risk Application Method) is a structured and ISO 31000-aligned approach for identifying, assessing and managing risks. It combines top-down and bottom-up analysis techniques to provide a holistic view of risks across strategy, organisation, processes and infrastructure.

The CRISAM® Method helps organisations identify individual risks, aggregate them into overall risk scenarios and evaluate their potential impact on business objectives. This enables informed decision-making, prioritisation of mitigation measures and improved organisational resilience.

Yes. The CRISAM® process model fulfils the requirements of ISO 31000 and follows the principles of the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. It provides a structured framework for enterprise-wide risk management and continuous improvement.

Unlike isolated risk assessments, the CRISAM® Method evaluates risks in the context of their interdependencies. It combines individual risks into an integrated risk landscape, enabling organisations to understand cumulative impacts and make more effective decisions.

The CRISAM® Method follows a structured six-step process that guides organisations from risk identification and analysis through evaluation, treatment, monitoring and reporting. This ensures a repeatable and transparent risk management process.

The method provides a holistic assessment of four key business dimensions:

• Strategy
• Organisation
• Processes
• Infrastructure

This ensures that risks are evaluated across the entire organisation rather than within isolated departments.

The CRISAM® Method can be applied across industries including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, public sector organisations, critical infrastructure operators and technology companies. Its flexible framework can be adapted to industry-specific requirements.

By quantifying and visualising risk exposure, the method enables management teams to understand potential threats and opportunities. Decision-makers gain reliable information on risk scenarios, economic impact and mitigation priorities.

Yes. The CRISAM® Method serves as a foundation for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programmes by providing a standardised framework for risk assessment, compliance monitoring and management reporting.

CRISAM® supports a wide range of analysis and reporting methods, including:

• Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Scenario Analysis
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Gap Analysis
• Portfolio Analysis
• Compliance Valuation
• Fault Tree Analysis

These methods help organisations evaluate risks from multiple perspectives and improve reporting quality.

A holistic risk analysis helps organisations understand how risks interact across business units, processes and systems. This prevents siloed risk management and enables a more accurate assessment of overall risk exposure.

CRISAM® supports resilience by identifying critical risks early, evaluating their potential impact and enabling organisations to implement targeted mitigation measures. This strengthens operational continuity and long-term business success.