Describe the purpose of a risk assessment , risk scope and identify critical areas for an assessment..

The key to this paper is to demonstrate your understanding of the topics, not to re-word the text or reference material. Paper must be 100% original and not plagiarized.

Please complete the scenario below following these guidelines for your deliverable.

Scenario:

You have been hired as a security consultant to secure the network of a Fortune 500 company.

1. Describe the purpose of a risk assessment , risk scope and identify critical areas for an assessment..

2. Select risk assessment methodology and give your rationale behind the one you chose.