Definition(s)
Unmitigated Risk (residual risk)
Risk that remains after risk management measures have been implemented. Residual risk is ―risk that remains after risk management measures have been implemented‖).
Sample Usage: A risk to the facility that was not considered in the risk assessment was a potential unmitigated risk.
Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance