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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Add a risk event cause to the cause library

A cause library is a centralized library of the possible causes that can lead to a risk event. Adding causes helps to identify the reason for a risk event and prevent future events.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_risk.manager and sn_risk.admin

About this task

Add a risk event cause to the cause library to help with risk analysis, risk prediction, and risk prevention.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Risk Events > Administration > Causes.

  2. Click New.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

    FieldDescription
    NameName of the cause. For example,Inadequate IT security.
    ParentParent of the cause. The parent refers to the group under which the cause is categorized. For example, for Inadequate IT security, the parent cause can be Process.
    DescriptionBrief description of the cause.
  4. Click Submit.

Result

The risk event cause is added to the library.

Parent Topic:Use Risk Events

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