About Publications Writing Toolkit Speaking Contact

Back to Toolkit

Appendix D

Risk Acceptance Memo

Formal documentation of accepted risks with business justification, controls, and approver sign-off.

System/Agent

Tier

Risk Being Accepted (plain English)

Why Acceptance is Necessary (business justification)

Controls in Place

Compensating Controls (if any)

Evidence that Controls Operate

Scope and Duration (start/end date)

Expiry / Re-review Trigger

Approvers (decision rights)

Notes / Conditions

© 2026 Adam DiStefano