ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Template XLS
An ISO 27001 risk assessment template (xls) is the fastest way to stand up the risk register your ISMS requires under clause 6.1 and 6.2. Instead of building a blank spreadsheet from scratch, you start with a structured workbook that already contains SME-relevant threats, a working 5×5 likelihood × impact matrix, and treatment columns.
This ready-to-use Excel template is pre-filled for South African small and medium businesses, delivered as a secure instant download for a one-time ZAR price - no subscription, no portal, no lock-in.
What an ISO 27001 risk assessment template is
An ISO 27001 risk assessment template is a structured register that records the information-security risks your organisation faces, how likely each one is, how much impact it would have, and what you plan to do about it. It is the working document that turns clause 6.1 (risk assessment) and clause 6.2 (risk treatment) from abstract requirements into something your team can actually maintain.
This template is delivered as an xls-compatible Excel workbook. Each row is a risk, and the columns guide you through identification, inherent scoring, treatment decisions, and residual scoring - so an auditor can follow exactly how you reached your conclusions.
Who needs this template
Any SME working towards ISO 27001:2022 certification, responding to a customer or tender security questionnaire, or simply wanting a defensible way to track information-security risk. If a client, insurer, or regulator has asked to see how you manage risk, this is the document that demonstrates it.
It is equally useful whether you are building the whole ISMS documentation set or just want a practical risk register you can populate today without waiting for a consultant.
What's included
The workbook comes with risk identification and categorisation, a 5×5 likelihood × impact matrix, inherent and residual risk scores, treatment options (accept, mitigate, transfer, or avoid), and more than 30 pre-populated SME-relevant risk examples across cloud, third-party, physical access, and phishing categories. You tailor the examples to your business and keep the structure.
Because the scoring is formula-driven, changing a likelihood or impact rating automatically recalculates your risk level - no fiddly manual maths.
Common mistakes companies make without one
The most common failure is treating risk assessment as a one-off box-ticking exercise. Without a structured register, risk scores are recorded inconsistently, decisions are undocumented, and there is no audit trail. Auditors quickly spot registers with no justification for scores or treatment choices.
Another mistake is using a generic matrix that is not calibrated to the business. A template anchored to common SME threat categories gives you a realistic starting point, which is far better than a blank grid that nobody knows how to complete.
How it maps to ISO 27001:2022 clauses
This template maps directly to clause 6.1 (actions to address risks and opportunities) and clause 6.2 (information security risk treatment). The register records the risk identification, the likelihood and impact assessment, and the risk owners, and it documents each treatment decision - exactly the evidence the standard asks you to maintain.
The pre-populated examples are drawn from the kinds of threats covered by the Annex A controls in the 2022 revision, so completing the register naturally connects to the relevant controls you will justify in your Statement of Applicability.
Get the ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Template XLS
Ready-to-use, pre-structured with placeholder fields for your company details. Instant download after payment - one-time ZAR pricing, no subscription.
Related template
Complete your ISO 27001 documentation set with the Statement of Applicability Template Excel. The two documents work together, so linking them up saves you time and makes your documentation more coherent.
ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Template XLS FAQ
Is this ISO 27001 risk assessment template an xls file?
Yes. It is an Excel (.xlsx) workbook that opens in xls-compatible applications including Microsoft Excel and LibreOffice, and is delivered by secure instant download after payment.
Is the template pre-filled or blank?
Pre-filled. It includes 30+ SME-relevant risk examples, a 5×5 likelihood × impact matrix, and treatment plan columns. You replace the placeholders with your company details and tailor the examples.
Will this risk assessment template get me certified?
No - no document alone achieves ISO 27001 certification. This template provides the risk register foundation required by clauses 6.1 and 6.2, but you still need to implement the controls and pass an accredited audit.
How is this different from other ISO 27001 templates?
It is focused on one document, in Excel, priced as a single one-time ZAR purchase with instant download - no subscription. It also cross-references the related Statement of Applicability template so the two documents work as a set.
Questions?
If you have questions about which kit is right for your business, or need a custom document set for a specific framework or industry, contact us at [email protected].