R - Definitions
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records management
Records management (RM) is the administration of records and documented information for the entirety of its lifecycle, which includes creation, maintenance, use, storage, retrieval and disposal.
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records retention schedule
A records retention schedule is a policy that depicts how long data items must be kept, as well as the disposal guidelines for these data items.
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RegTech
RegTech, or regulatory technology, is a term used to describe technology that is used to help streamline the process of regulatory compliance.
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Regulation Fair Disclosure (Regulation FD or Reg FD)
Regulation Fair Disclosure is a rule passed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that aims to prevent selective disclosure of information by requiring publicly traded companies to make public disclosure of material, nonpublic information.
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Regulation SCI (Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity)
Regulation SCI is a set of compliance rules designed by the SEC to monitor and regulate the technology infrastructure of U.S. securities markets.
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regulatory compliance
Regulatory compliance is an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business.
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residual risk
Residual risk is a threat that remains after an organization has implemented security controls to comply with legal requirements.
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risk appetite
Risk appetite is a concept that helps guide organizational risk management activities by allowing officials to establish a baseline level of risk an organization is prepared to accept before taking an action, as well as evaluate the likelihood and impact of certain threats.
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risk assessment
Risk assessment is the identification of hazards that could negatively impact an organization's ability to conduct business.
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risk avoidance
Risk avoidance is the risk assessment technique that entails eliminating hazards, activities and exposures that place an organization's valuable assets at risk.
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risk exposure
Risk exposure is a quantified loss potential of business actions, and is usually calculated based on the probability of the incident occurring multiplied by its potential losses.
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risk intelligence (RQ)
Risk intelligence (RQ) is a term used to describe predictions made around uncertainties and future threat probabilities.
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risk management
Risk management is a company's process for identifying and controlling threats to its assets, including proprietary corporate data, customers' PII and intellectual property.
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risk map (risk heat map)
A risk map, also known as a risk heat map, is a data visualization tool for communicating specific risks an organization faces. A risk map helps companies identify and prioritize the risks associated with their business.
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risk profile
A risk profile is a quantitative analysis of the types of threats an organization, asset, project or individual faces.