| name | Risk Assessment (ID.RA)_risk-assessment |
| description | The cybersecurity risk to the organization, assets, and individuals is understood by the organization |
| category | information-gathering |
| version | 2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","csf","v2.0","risk assessment (id-ra)","id","category"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","network"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-200"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Risk Assessment (ID.RA) Risk Assessment
High-Level Description
Function: IDENTIFY (ID)
Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
The cybersecurity risk to the organization, assets, and individuals is understood by the organization
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Identify Current Profile
Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for Risk Assessment (ID.RA).
Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement
# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that Risk Assessment (ID.RA) outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for IDENTIFY
Step 3: Map to Technical Controls
Identify which SP 800-53 controls implement this CSF outcome and verify their operating effectiveness.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud security posture | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | Policy and procedure review | Interviews and documentation |
Remediation Guide
Achieve the Risk Assessment (ID.RA) Risk Assessment outcome:
The cybersecurity risk to the organization, assets, and individuals is understood by the organization
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Risk Assessment (ID.RA) Risk Assessment outcome not achieved | Medium | IDENTIFY Function Gap |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information |
References
