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# Conduct a Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is a periodic activity that ensures your organisation's risk profile remains up to date with changes in operations, regulatory obligations, or technology. In Sprinto, you can perform assessments in-app or upload externally completed reports.

Here's a short walkthrough video on periodic risk assessment.

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### Access the Risk Assessment Tab

1. Log in to the Sprinto dashboard and navigate to **Risks**.
2. Select the **Periodic Risk Assessment** tab at the top.

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3. Click **+** **Start Risk Assessment**.

You can choose to:

* Start an assessment for **all completed risks** in the organisation.
* Limit the scope to **risks from a specific zone** by selecting it from the dropdown.

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* You cannot start a new organisation-wide assessment if one is already in progress.
* Sprinto recommends performing this activity at least once per year.
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### Option 1: Perform In-App Assessment

This option allows you to review, update, and evaluate risks using your existing register.

#### Steps:

1. Select **Finish assessment using risks added to the Risk register**.
2. Review each risk for:
   * Accuracy of parameters (likelihood, impact, residuals)
   * Validity of mitigation plans
   * Treatment status
3. Register any new risks that have emerged.
4. Tick the checkbox **I have reviewed the risks above** to enable final submission.
5. Click **Finish assessment** to complete the cycle.

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ll changes made here are saved and reflected in the Risk Register.
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### Option 2: Upload an External Risk Assessment

If you maintain your risk register externally (e.g. in Excel or a GRC tool), you can upload the risk document to complete the assessment in Sprinto.

#### Steps:

1. Click **Finish assessment** and then select **Upload to start assessment**.

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2. Enter an **assessment name** (e.g. "February 2025 assessment").
3. Upload the file in supported formats (.xls, .xlsx, .doc, .docx, .dotx, .pdf).
4. Tick the checkbox **I have reviewed the uploaded document**.
5. Click **Finish assessment** to submit.

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You can also replace the uploaded document later if needed.
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