Risk Quantification
What is Risk Quantification?
Definition
Risk Quantification is the process of translating cybersecurity risk into measurable, financial, or business impact terms. It enables organizations to express security findings in metrics that executives and boards understand—like potential cost or probability of loss.
Why it matters
Communicating risk in technical terms can limit business alignment. Quantification bridges the gap between cybersecurity and business decision-making, helping leaders prioritize investments and justify budgets based on tangible outcomes.
How it works
Quantification frameworks combine likelihood and impact models using data from vulnerabilities, threats, controls, and business processes. Techniques such as FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) and probabilistic analysis provide structured methods for assigning financial value to risk scenarios.
How Brinqa helps
Brinqa turns complex security data into understandable, actionable insights. By mapping vulnerabilities and exposures to business-critical assets, Brinqa enables organizations to measure cyber risk in quantifiable terms—empowering executives to make informed, risk-based decisions.
