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Risk managers overview

Learn more about risk managers role, permissions, and functionality in Drata.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Within your organization, you might have a specific personnel who manages internal and external risks. Drata allows you to assign these individuals to the Risk Manager role, providing them access to specific sections necessary for their responsibilities while restricting access to other parts of the platform.

This guide details the functionalities and permissions of the Risk Manager role.

Read-Only permissions

If enabled, Risk Managers can only view, filter, and download data. They cannot modify data or perform certain actions.

Restricted view

A risk manager that has restricted view toggled on can only access the risks they own and are assigned to for tasks. Restricted view is enabled by default and only available for control managers and risk managers.​ Toggle the restricted view off to allow risk managers to access all risks.

Risk managers access

The side navigation of the Drata app is divided into several sections, each containing pages you can access based on your role. Risk managers have access to:

  • Tasks

  • Risk

  • User Settings

  • Help Menu

Tasks

Access the Tasks page and risk tasks. To learn more about Tasks, go to Task.

Risk

Access the following pages under the Risk section on the navigation bar.

  • Risk Assessment page: Manage risks, create tickets, and map controls to risks. Learn more about Risk Assessment.

  • Risk Management page: Manage risks, create tickets, and map controls to risks. Learn more about Risk Management.

    • Note: Risk Management is part of the Advanced package and is separate from Risk Assessment. Learn more at https://drata.com/plans.

  • Vendors page: Edit vendor details, complete report reviews, and add vendors. Learn more about Vendors.

Settings

Select the your username and then Settings.

Help Menu

Select the help icon or Help & Feedback option to access the Help & Feedback drawer.

This Help & Feedback drawer displays sections containing the help center and upcoming features.
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