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# Configure a risk assessment methodology

# Configure a risk assessment methodology {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure the risk assessment methodologies (RAMs) that are provided by default. A RAM is a configuration or a record in the risk assessment engine.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.admin

## About this task

You can use a RAM to assess either the risks or objects in your organization. For example, you can configure a RAM to specify the types of risk assessments and the entities on which a risk assessment is performed. There are
two RAMs that are provided by default with the domain area set to Operational Sustainability Management.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementRisk administrationRisk assessment methodologies.
2. Select the RAM that you want to modify or configure.
3. On the form, modify the fields.  
   For information on the RAM fields, refer to [Risk Assessment Methodology form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=risk-assessment-methodology-form&version=australia&pubname=australia-governance-risk-compliance&ft:locale=en-US).

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