When establishing a comprehensive approach for analyzing IT risk in an international, multi- division enterprise, it is MOST important to ensure:

While aligning with local best practices can be beneficial, it can lead to disparate methodologies across divisions, making comprehensive, enterprise-wide risk aggregation and comparison difficult.

While IT senior managers should be involved in risk analysis, mandating that they *perform* all analysis is not the most important factor for comprehensiveness or consistency; trained professionals using a defined methodology are key.

Compartmentalizing risk scenarios by division without a consistent overarching methodology prevents an aggregated, enterprise-wide view of IT risk and potential interdependencies.

In an international, multi-division enterprise, using a consistent risk management methodology is paramount for a comprehensive IT risk analysis. Consistency ensures that risks are identified, assessed, and reported uniformly across all divisions and geographies, allowing for accurate aggregation, comparison, and holistic management of the enterprise's overall risk posture.