Risk Treatment Plan Template
A risk treatment plan template defining the plan recording each risk, its chosen treatment option, controls, owner, timeline and residual risk, aligned to ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
What the plan is for.
2. Risk Register Linkage
Ties treatment to assessed risk.
3. Treatment Option
The decision taken.
4. Controls Selected
What will actually be done.
5. Implementation
Making it happen.
6. Residual Risk
What remains after treatment.
7. Monitoring
Confirming treatment worked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a risk treatment plan template include?
A comprehensive risk treatment plan template should include purpose & scope, risk register linkage, treatment option, controls selected, and more. This template covers 7 key sections aligned to ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF requirements.
Which frameworks require a risk management policy?
Major frameworks requiring risk management policies include ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a risk treatment plan template be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your risk treatment plan template at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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