A register that stays alive
Most risk registers are dead Excel files. RiskNote makes the register part of how you decide — updated when risks change, logged with auditability, ISO 31000 from row one.
Why do most risk registers die?
A typical Excel risk register gets built before an audit, never updated, and forgotten until the next audit. It's not because people are careless — it's because the tool requires manual work that delivers no daily value.
RiskNote flips the logic. The register is built AI-first (fast starting point), updated when risks change (inline editing), and visualised in the matrix (instant feedback). Maintaining it becomes part of the work, not an extra project before the auditor arrives.
What makes the register different
AI suggestions as a start, not a substitute
AI generates five suggestions per run. You approve, reject, or edit each suggestion before it enters the register. Only risks you actually chose live there.
Status per risk
Every risk has a status: proposed (from AI), accepted, rejected, or manually added. You see the history and can sort/filter by status.
Likelihood × consequence inline
No separate matrix view for editing. Update the values in the register and the matrix reflects the change live.
ISO 31000 process as the base
The register follows identify → analyse → evaluate → treat → monitor. Each risk has fields for scope, assessment, and planned actions (action field in V1.1).
Versions and audit trail
Every change is logged (who, when, what). The auditor asking ”when did you change this risk's consequence from 4 to 5?” gets the answer from the log — no digging required.
What a working day in the register looks like
1. AI suggests new risks every time you run analysis
You can run analysis multiple times per risk note. Each run gives you five new suggestions, and the AI makes sure they don't overlap with what you already have.
2. Review and accept inline
Each suggestion shows title, description, likelihood, consequence. Click ”Accept” to add to the register, ”Reject” to discard, or edit the values first.
3. Add your own risks any time
You don't need AI to add a risk. Manual risks are always allowed and handled identically in register and matrix.
4. Update when reality changes
When a supplier changes, an incident happens, or a regulatory shift lands — update immediately. No annual ”audit sprint” needed.
Unlimited risks on every plan
Starter includes 3 risk notes, unlimited risks in each. Pro and Business include unlimited risk notes. All plans have a 7-day free trial.
Risk register FAQ
Can I import an existing Excel register?
CSV import is planned for V1.1 (June 2026). Until then you can copy-paste risks manually, or run the AI analysis as a starting point and top up with Excel risks.
Is there an action/treatment field per risk?
Yes — in V1.1. Each risk will get three fields (action, owner, deadline) and AI can suggest actions the way it currently suggests risks.
Can multiple people edit the same register?
Sharing is coming in V1.1 (Pro shares with 1 person, Business unlimited). Phase 4 (V2.0) adds roles, delegation, and audit trail for larger teams.
Bring your Excel to life
First register ready in an afternoon. Stop restarting from a blank template before every audit.