Risk Management

Transform uncertainty into clear, defensible decisions

Help organizations adopt structured risk approaches, apply adaptive frameworks, and build risk estimation capabilities that improve decision-making.

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Overview

The Challenge

Most risk frameworks force false precision. They demand single-point estimates when the honest answer is a range. They conflate confidence in the estimate with certainty about the outcome. The result? Decisions that look rigorous but mask critical uncertainty.

How I Help

  • βœ“ Risk modeling & executive facilitation
  • βœ“ Framework implementation and customization
  • βœ“ Risk estimation workshops
  • βœ“ Vulnerability assessment enhancement
  • βœ“ Strategic risk advisory

Who Benefits

Executives and boards
Risk teams
Cybersecurity leaders
Policy designers
Critical infrastructure operators
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UC2 Framework

Uniform Confidence/Certainty Estimation (UC2) is a foundational decision framework that separates confidence from certainty in risk estimation. It makes risk transparent and actionable when data is sparse or uncertain.

The Problem UC2 Solves

Traditional risk scoring creates false precision. A "7.5" risk score implies accuracy that doesn't exist. UC2 captures both the estimate AND your confidence in that estimateβ€”giving decision-makers the full picture.

UC2 Methodology

The complete framework paper explaining the theory and application of UC2

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Risk Ruler

Practical tool that turns UC2 into a clear, structured scale for risk estimation

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Risk Ruler for CVSS

Application of the Risk Ruler specifically for CVSS 4.0 vulnerability scoring

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Work with Rob on UC2 Implementation

Let's discuss how UC2 can transform your organization's risk management approach

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Outrage Management

Framework and tool for understanding and responding to social and organizational outrage dynamics. Navigate emotional complexity in risk communication and reputation management.

The Problem It Solves

Risk perception β‰  actual risk. Public outrage often correlates poorly with technical severity. This framework helps organizations anticipate, measure, and respond to outrage constructively.

The Outrage Windsock

Interactive tool for assessing and managing outrage factors

Web/Mobile App
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Who Benefits

Communications teams
Executives
Crisis response teams
Social/reputation analysts

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Navigate emotional complexity in your organization's risk communication

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Risk Training

Video-based training courses that build risk estimation capabilities for teams and individuals. Practical, applicable skillsβ€”not just theory.

Risk Management Foundations

Foundation course covering core risk concepts and UC2 basics. First module free.

Video Course

CVSS v4 Consumer Implementation Guide

Introduction to the new guide from CVSS to leverage hidden features

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For Organizations

Custom training and workshops available. Contact for team pricing and customization options.

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Standards & Industry Involvement

Active participation in standards bodies and industry groups shaping risk management practice.

Current Involvement

  • ● CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) standards body
  • ● AIVSS (AI Vulnerability Scoring System) development

Select Past Involvement

  • ● NIST Cyber Security Framework (video)
  • ● Congressional Testimony (video)
  • ● Nation state consulting around the globe

What This Means for Clients

Direct access to emerging standards before they're finalized. Influence on frameworks that will shape your compliance requirements. Early warning on regulatory direction.

Ready to Make Risk Actionable?

Let's discuss how these frameworks and tools can help your organization make better decisions under uncertainty.