Build a Structured Risk Register with AI

Generate structured risk registers with risk IDs, impact and likelihood matrices, mitigation plans, assigned owners, and scheduled review dates. Governance-ready documentation.

Risk IDsUnique Identifiers
5×5Impact × Likelihood
OwnersAssigned per Risk
ReviewDates Scheduled

The Structure Boards and Auditors Expect

Each risk entry includes an ID, category, description, inherent rating, mitigation plan, residual rating, owner, and review date — the structure boards and auditors expect.

Risk Identification

AI identifies risks across operational, financial, strategic, regulatory, cybersecurity, and reputational categories. Each risk receives a unique ID, description, and category tag for traceability.

Impact & Likelihood Matrix

5×5 scoring matrix rates each risk for impact (negligible to catastrophic) and likelihood (rare to almost certain). Inherent risk scores calculated before controls, residual scores after mitigation.

Mitigation Plans

Preventive controls, detective controls, and corrective actions for each risk. Mitigation strategies include specific actions, timelines, resource requirements, and expected residual risk levels.

Risk Ownership

Assign risk owners with clear accountability for monitoring, mitigation execution, and escalation. Each risk includes primary owner, backup owner, and escalation path.

Review Schedule

Set periodic, event-triggered, or continuous review schedules. Each risk entry includes next review date, last review date, and review frequency. High-rated risks automatically flagged for more frequent review.

Register Export

Export as structured table PDF sortable by risk score, category, or owner. The register format is ready for board risk committee review, internal audit reference, or regulatory submission.

How It Works

1
Define scope and risk categories

Describe the business unit, project, or initiative. Select which risk categories to cover — operational, financial, strategic, regulatory, cyber, or all categories.

2
AI populates register entries

Each entry includes a unique risk ID, description, category, inherent impact and likelihood scores, and risk rating. The register is pre-populated with risks relevant to your described context.

3
Add mitigation and assign owners

Review AI-suggested mitigation plans. Assign risk owners, set review dates, and adjust impact/likelihood scores to reflect residual risk after controls are applied.

4
Export structured risk register

Export as a structured PDF with risk matrix visualization, or save to a workspace for ongoing tracking. The register is sortable by risk score, category, owner, or review date.

How Gixo Compares to Other Tools

CapabilityGixo ComplianceLogicGateResolverSpreadsheets
AI-generated entriesFrom contextManualManualManual
5×5 risk matrixBuilt-inYesYesManual formulas
Inherent vs residualBoth scoredYesYesManual
Mitigation plansPer riskYesYesManual
Owner assignmentWith escalationWorkflowWorkflowManual
Review schedulingAutomated datesYesYesManual
PDF exportStructured tableDashboardReportsPrint

Frequently Asked Questions

How does risk scoring work?
Each risk is rated on a 5×5 matrix for impact (1 = negligible, 5 = catastrophic) and likelihood (1 = rare, 5 = almost certain). The combined score determines the risk rating. Both inherent risk (before controls) and residual risk (after mitigation) are scored.
Can I customize risk categories?
Yes. Start with standard categories (operational, financial, strategic, regulatory, cyber, reputational) or define custom categories that match your organization's risk taxonomy. Each category can have sub-categories.
Does it calculate residual risk?
Yes. After defining mitigation controls, the register calculates residual risk scores reflecting the expected risk level post-mitigation. This lets you see which risks remain elevated even after controls are applied.
Can I set review schedules?
Yes. Set review frequencies per risk — quarterly, semi-annual, annual, or event-triggered. High-rated risks can be flagged for more frequent review. Each entry tracks next review date and last review date.
How is this different from a risk assessment brief?
A risk assessment brief (/ai-risk-assessment-generator) produces a narrative analysis of business risks. A risk register produces a structured, tabular document with risk IDs, scores, owners, and review dates — designed for ongoing tracking and governance reporting.
What export formats are available?
Export as structured PDF with risk matrix visualization, HTML for web review, or save to a Gixo workspace for ongoing risk tracking with your team.

Build Your Risk Register

Risk IDs. Impact × likelihood matrix. Mitigation plans. Owner assignments. Review scheduling.

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