Risk Appetite

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Definition(s):

  The types and amount of risk, on a broad level, [an organization] is willing to accept in its pursuit of value.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-161r1 from NISTIR 8286
NISTIR 8286 from COSO Enterprise Risk Management

  The types and amount of risk, on a broad level, an organization is willing to accept in its pursuit of value.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8170

  The broad-based amount an enterprise is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission/vision.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8286 from OMB M-16-17

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