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risk tolerance

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  The level of risk an entity is willing to assume in order to achieve a potential desired result.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 NIST SP 800-32
NIST SP 800-137A NIST SP 800-137
NIST SP 800-137 under Risk Tolerance NISTIR 7298
NIST SP 800-32 under Risk Tolerance

  Risk tolerance is the degree of risk or uncertainty that is acceptable to an organization.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8170 under Risk Tolerance NIST SP 800-37

  The level of risk that the Manufacturer is willing to accept in pursuit of strategic goals and objectives.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8183 under Risk Tolerance NIST SP 800-53
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 1 under Risk Tolerance NIST SP 800-53
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 2 under Risk Tolerance NIST SP 800-53
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 3 under Risk Tolerance NIST SP 800-53

  The level of risk or degree of uncertainty that is acceptable to organizations.
Source(s):
NIST Privacy Framework Version 1.0 under Risk Tolerance NIST SP 800-39

  The organization’s or stakeholder’s readiness to bear the risk after risk treatment in order to achieve its objectives. Note: Risk tolerance can be influenced by legal or regulatory requirements.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 [Superseded] ISO 73

  The organization’s or stakeholder’s readiness to bear the risk after risk treatment in order to achieve its objectives. Note: Risk tolerance can be influenced by legal or regulatory requirements.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 [Superseded] ISO 73