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Operational Risk Management

Definition

Operational risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that arise from a company’s day-to-day business activities. This discipline systematically addresses potential losses resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems, or from external events. In the digital asset sector, it includes managing risks related to cybersecurity, smart contract vulnerabilities, technological failures, human error, and compliance breaches. Robust operational risk management frameworks are crucial for maintaining business continuity and protecting digital assets.