Risk Assessment Framework

For assessing cybersecurity risks, the IRS might use several common frameworks. Here are a list of different frameworks they might use:

• Risk Assessment Frameworks: For assessing cybersecurity risks, the IRS might use several common frameworks. This page lists the different frameworks they might use.
• Assessment Tools: Access to automated tools and resources to evaluate current cybersecurity measures and identify vulnerabilities.
• Training Resources: A library of training materials for staff on best practices in threat detection, incident response, and secure data handling.
• Assessment Quiz: A quick quiz to help assess current risk posture and readiness, tailored to IRS-specific needs.

Assessment Tools

Access to automated tools and resources to evaluate current cybersecurity measures and identiy vulnerabilities

Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET): The The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) develop the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET®) for asset owners with the primary objective of reducing the risk to the nation’s critical infrastructure. Below are links to CSET Tools:

• CSET Tool
• CSET Releases
• CSET - Installation and Setup

Guide to Starting a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment:This is a document provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to help aid your IRS Risk Assessment.

• Guide to Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

For more information on cybersecurity resources, please visit the official IRS Security page or contact our Cybersecurity Division at cybersecurity@irs.gov.