---
title: What is Risk Family?
description: "Within the **Risk Register Module**, there is a Field called **Risk Family** Risk Family is a multi-select dropdown used as a grouping mechanism for Risks. Risk Family has multiple levels and as with all Dropdowns, it is user-defined the levels…"
url: "https://support.symbiant.co.uk/kb/what-is-risk-family/"
updated: "2022-10-07"
category: Admin Risk FAQ
tags:
  - Scoring
  - Setup
---

# What is Risk Family?

Within the **Risk Register Module**, there is a Field called **Risk Family**

Risk Family is a multi-select dropdown used as a grouping mechanism for Risks.

Risk Family has multiple levels and as with all Dropdowns, it is user-defined the levels can be customised and ordered to your requirements.

Risk Family can be used as the primary grouping method (After Register and Division) or as a subsequent grouping method alongside Risk Type, Risk Level, etc

![](https://support.symbiant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Risk-Family-Dropdown.webp)

More Information on Dropdowns can be found at the Links Below:

[What are the differences between dropdown options? (E.g. Type & Category)](https://support.symbiant.co.uk/kb/what-is-the-difference-between-dropdown-options/)

[Managing Dropdowns and Multi-Selects](https://support.symbiant.co.uk/kb/managing-dropdowns-and-multi-selects/)