Free Risk Register Excel
A structured, ISO 31000–aligned template to capture and track risks—ready in minutes.
About this resource
A risk register is the foundation of effective risk management. Whether you’re building your first register or need a structured template that aligns with ISO 31000, this Excel template gives you a clear framework to capture risks, assess likelihood and impact, assign owners, and track mitigations.
Use it for board reporting, audit prep, or as a stepping stone before moving to a dedicated GRC platform. The template includes columns for risk ID, description, category, inherent and residual ratings, controls, and status—so you can get started quickly and consistently.
What's included
ISO 31000–aligned structure (identify, assess, treat, monitor)
Pre-built columns for likelihood, impact, risk score, and owner
Space for controls and treatment plans
Suitable for board and audit reporting
How SnapGRC’s Risk Register solves this in the platform
The free Excel template gets you started; SnapGRC’s Risk Register turns risk management into a live, collaborative process. The platform keeps your register in one place with workflows, automated scoring, and real-time visibility so you spend less time in spreadsheets and more time on decisions.
Centralised register with workflows
Risks live in SnapGRC with configurable workflows, approval steps, and audit trails—no more version clashes or lost spreadsheets.
Automated risk scoring and dashboards
Set rules for likelihood and impact; the platform calculates scores and surfaces trends so you can prioritise and report at a glance.
Controls and treatment tracking
Link risks to controls and track treatment plans, due dates, and evidence in one place, ready for internal and external audits.
Reporting and compliance
Generate board packs, risk heat maps, and compliance reports from the same data, with export options and scheduled reports.
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Download our free Excel risk register template to identify, assess, and track risks across your organisation. ISO 31000 aligned and ready to use.
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