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Prompt · Global Heads of IT

IT Risk Management

Use this when you need to identify and mitigate IT-related risks to ensure business continuity.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Analyze historical IT incidents to identify patterns that could indicate future risks.
  3. Evaluate the current IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities and suggest best practices for strengthening security.
  4. Review industry regulations and compliance requirements to ensure alignment.
  5. 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?