COSO ERM
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations Enterprise Risk Management framework
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Framework Domains (4)
COSO ERM: Risk Assessment
Identifying and analyzing risks (COSO ERM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COSO-06 | Risk identification methods |
| COSO-07 | Risk analysis and evaluation |
| COSO-08 | Risk criteria and thresholds |
| COSO-09 | Risk scenario development |
| COSO-10 | Risk interdependency analysis |
COSO ERM: Risk Framework & Governance
Establishing risk management framework (COSO ERM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COSO-01 | Risk management policy and scope |
| COSO-02 | Risk governance structure |
| COSO-03 | Risk culture and communication |
| COSO-04 | Stakeholder requirements for risk |
| COSO-05 | Risk management integration |
COSO ERM: Risk Monitoring & Review
Ongoing monitoring and review of risks (COSO ERM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COSO-16 | Risk monitoring procedures |
| COSO-17 | Risk reporting and communication |
| COSO-18 | Risk register maintenance |
| COSO-19 | Continuous improvement of risk processes |
| COSO-20 | Management review of risk program |
COSO ERM: Risk Treatment
Treating and managing identified risks (COSO ERM)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COSO-11 | Risk treatment options and selection |
| COSO-12 | Risk treatment plan development |
| COSO-13 | Residual risk acceptance |
| COSO-14 | Risk transfer and insurance |
| COSO-15 | Control implementation and monitoring |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is COSO ERM?
COSO ERM is a compliance framework from International with 4 domains and 20 controls. Committee of Sponsoring Organizations Enterprise Risk Management framework It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does COSO ERM have?
COSO ERM has 20 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are COSO ERM: Risk Assessment (5 controls), COSO ERM: Risk Framework & Governance (5 controls), COSO ERM: Risk Monitoring & Review (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does COSO ERM map to?
COSO ERM maps to 419 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (35% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (35% coverage), ISO 27005 (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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