Getting started with Risk Manager

Learn how to incorporate the Risk Manager solution into your existing workflows.

How do I install Risk Manager?

We'll handle the installation for you. Based on your subscriptions, your Diligent representative will install all the required content, including objects, workflows, statuses, and so on. After that, you can start creating your organization's risks, controls, processes, and objectives, right away.

If your organization has specific requirements, such as custom attributes for data entry or customized workflow steps, just let your representative know. We’ll make sure everything is set up to meet your needs.

What gets installed?

When you subscribe to Risk Manager, the following components are installed:

• Objects Risks, controls, processes, and objectives to help you create and manage your risk and control data.
• Attributes, workflows, and statusesTools to help you capture and track key information throughout the risk management process.

What permissions do I need?

All users in Risk Manager have full access to all components by default. However, users in your organization typically fall into one of the following roles:

User	Responsibility
Risk Manager	Create and manage risks and controls. Maintain a comprehensive risk repository. Add and assign risk owners. Create relationships between various entities in Risk Manager.
Risk Owner	Manage risks assigned to them. Maintain and update risk and control relationship.
Risk Assessor	Assess risks assigned to them.

What's next?

After Risk Manager is installed and running in your environment, you can start creating and managing risks, controls, processes, and objectives.