To identify risks accurately, an organization must understand its operational workflows. Process Mapping breaks business operations down into clear, visual steps, helping risk teams locate specific vulnerabilities.
The Process-Driven Vulnerability Workflow
Risk teams map operational workflows to pinpoint exactly where things could go wrong:
[Process Step Ingested] ---> [Map Data & Asset Access Paths] ---> [Identify Fail Points]
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[Deploy Targeted Controls] <--- [Evaluate Potential Impacts] <-----------+

During this analysis, teams look for common process vulnerabilities:
  1. Single Points of Failure: Operational nodes that lack backups or redundancies. For example, relying on a single supplier for a critical component creates significant disruption risks.
  2. Handoff Friction: Vulnerabilities that occur when responsibility shifts between departments. Information can be lost or delayed during these transitions.
  3. Data Integrity Gaps: Points where manual data entry or outdated systems increase the risk of transactional errors.
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