A cybersecurity risk assessment identifies the various information assets that could be affected by a cyber attack (such as hardware, systems, laptops, customer data, and intellectual property), and then identifies the various risks that could affect those assets. The importance of risk assessment in business is identifying vulnerabilities that may threaten these regular operations and, resultantly, an organization’s reputation. Risk assessments improve overall cyber defense posture, help protect endpoint devices, and minimize potential damage from specific threats.