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SynAc
Term

Actual Residual Risk

The risk remaining after management has taken action to alter its severity.

Senses

Sense 1

The risk remaining after management has taken action to alter its severity.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    Actual Residual Risk
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/actual_residual_risk
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    Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).