Anticipated annual losses from various security threats identified for a small company.
Chapter 8 Hands-on MIS
Improving Decision Making: Using Spreadsheet Software to Perform a Security Risk Assessment
Mercer Paints Risk Assessment
Exposure | Probability of Occurrence (%) | Average Loss ($) |
Malware attack | 60% | $75,000 |
Data loss | 12% | $70,000 |
Embezzlement | 3% | $30,000 |
User errors | 85% | $25,000 |
Threats from hackers | 95% | $90,000 |
Improper use by employees | 35% | $5,000 |
Power failure | 15% | $300,000 |