Risk Calculator
Select a likelihood and impact score to estimate the overall cyber risk.
Calculated Risk Score: 3
Risk Level: Moderate
Risk Calculation Explained
Cyber risk isn’t just for big businesses — it affects every organization, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Understanding how risk is measured helps you make better decisions to protect your systems, data, and people. At its core, risk is determined using this formula:
Risk = Likelihood × Impact
Likelihood is how probable a threat is to occur. Impact is how severe the consequences would be if it did. A small but high-impact risk might be more critical than a frequent but low-impact one.
Risk Matrix Example (3×3)
| Low Impact | Medium Impact | High Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Likelihood | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Medium Likelihood | Medium | Medium | High |
| High Likelihood | Medium | High | Critical |
Example Scenarios
- Phishing Email to Staff — Medium likelihood × Medium impact → Medium Risk
- Ransomware via Outdated Software — High likelihood × High impact → Critical Risk
- Lost Mobile Device with MFA — Low likelihood × Low impact → Low Risk