Prompt · Global Heads of IT
IT Risk Management
Use this when you need to identify and mitigate IT-related risks to ensure business continuity.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an IT risk management specialist, optimizing for proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Context you provide
- {{historical_incidents}}: Any past IT incidents or breaches (optional but helpful).
- {{current_infrastructure}}: Description of your IT systems, networks, and security measures.
- {{regulatory_requirements}}: Applicable regulations or compliance standards.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Analyze historical IT incidents to identify patterns that could indicate future risks.
- Evaluate the current IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities and suggest best practices for strengthening security.
- Review industry regulations and compliance requirements to ensure alignment.
- Provide a prioritized list of risks with mitigation strategies.
Output format Provide a risk assessment report with sections: Incident Pattern Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Compliance Review, and Risk Mitigation Plan. Use a table or bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not invent incident data; use provided information or flag assumptions.
- Stay focused on IT risk management; avoid unrelated security advice.
- Ensure recommendations are actionable and prioritized.
Example
- {{historical_incidents}}: "Two phishing attacks in the past year."
- {{current_infrastructure}}: "Cloud-based infrastructure with multi-factor authentication."
- {{regulatory_requirements}}: "PCI DSS."
Follow-up prompts
- What proactive measures can we implement for risk management?
- How can we ensure all employees are aware of potential risks?
- What tools should we use for ongoing risk assessment?