The process for systematically avoiding risk, constituting one approach to managing risk

The process of planning activities so as to avoid identified risks by using an alternative method. [D03938]

Definition A risk management technique that seeks to eliminate any possibility of risk through hazard prevention, or the discontinuation of activities determined to entail any level of risk. Often use [..]

A decision not to become involved in a risk situation, for instance, through deciding not to start or continue the activity that gives rise to the risk.

A security philosophy which postulates that adversaries are all-knowing and highly competent, against which risks are avoided by maximizing defenses and minimizing vulnerabilities.

A risk-handling option that eliminates risk by eliminating or modifying the concept, requirements, specifications, or practices that create the unacceptable risk.

One of the planned risk responses in which we try to avoid the risk entirely by changing some aspect of the project.