What is Weighted Risk Trend (WRT)?
Weighted Risk Trend (WRT) is a metric used to track and analyze how risk levels evolve over time, taking into account both severity and likelihood. It provides a more dynamic view of risk compared to static assessments by incorporating weighting factors such as business impact and threat probability.
WRT is often used within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs and aligns with practices such as Risk Assessment and Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM).
What is Weighted Risk Trend (WRT) used for?
WRT is used to prioritize remediation efforts, identify emerging risk patterns, and support strategic decision-making. It helps organizations focus on risks that are increasing in severity or likelihood rather than treating all risks equally.
Security leaders use WRT to improve Security Posture, allocate resources effectively, and align risk management with business priorities, particularly when protecting Critical Business Assets (CBA).
