Edit a Risk
Sprinto allows users to edit risk details during different stages of the risk lifecycle. This helps ensure that your risk register remains accurate and up to date as your organisation evolves.
Access a Risk Entry
Go to Risks from the left navigation.
Click on the Risk Register tab.
Locate and click the name of the risk you want to update.
Editable Fields
Depending on the risk’s current status, the following elements can be edited:
General Risk Information
Risk Name and Description
Risk Owner
Source of Risk
Risk Category
To edit these:
Click the Edit icon in the top-right of the risk details section.
Update the required fields.
Click Save Changes.
Scoring Parameters
Inherent Likelihood & Impact
Residual Likelihood & Impact
Notes related to scoring decisions
📝 Scoring can only be edited before approval or during a new assessment cycle.
Treatment Plan
Change treatment approach (Accept, Transfer, Avoid, Further Mitigate)
Update treatment reason or notes
To make these changes:
Navigate to the Treatment tab inside the risk.
Click Edit Treatment Plan.
Apply your changes and save.
Control Mappings
Add or remove mapped controls
To update:
Navigate to the Controls tab.
Use + Map Controls or click the bin icon to remove.
Risk Treatment Tasks
Edit task name, assignee, or due date
Add or update task notes
✅ All task edits are version-controlled and captured in the audit trail.
Restrictions on Editing
You cannot edit uploaded risk assessment documents.
Risks under final review by senior management are locked until the review is completed.
Audit logs and historical scoring events are view-only.
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