# Create a Risk Register Entry

This section describes the different ways you can create and register risks in Sprinto. You can access all these actions from the **Risks** section in the Sprinto dashboard.

Here's a short video on how to set up and manage risks.

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### Add Risks from the Risk Library

Sprinto offers a comprehensive, curated library of industry-standard risks. This is the quickest and most recommended way to populate your risk register.

#### To add risks from the library:

1. Log in to the Sprinto dashboard and navigate to **Risks**.
2. In the Risk register tab, click **+ Add risks** and select **Add risks from Sprinto’s curated library**.

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4. Browse through the available risk categories and select the risks applicable to your organisation.
5. Click **Add risks to register**.

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Once added, each risk must be scored to complete its registration.
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### Add Risks Manually

If your organisation has risks that are not covered in Sprinto’s predefined library, you can define them manually.

#### To add custom risks:

1. Log in to the Sprinto dashboard and navigate to **Risks**.
2. In the Risk register tab, click **+ Add risks** and select **Add a new risk**.

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3. Enter details such as:
   * Asset group
   * Risk scenario
   * Risk owner
   * Applicable CIA
   * Risk source
   * Risk managers
   * Exposed threats
   * Exposed vulnerabilities
   * Monetary Value
   * Additional information
4. Click **Add risk to register.**

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Custom risks must also be scored to be considered complete.
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