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title: "View the Security Risk Dataset"
slug: "view-the-security-risk-dataset"
updated: 2026-02-20T16:23:39Z
published: 2026-02-20T16:23:39Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.lakesidesoftware.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# View the Security Risk Dataset

The Security Risk dataset provides an indication of the security risk posed by a group of systems based on a variety of factors including web browsing exposure and software update status. A high level view of security risk by Group is available from the Enterprise module and a more detailed system level view is available from the Risk module.

To launch the [Risk module](/documentation/docs/view-the-risk-dashboard) view from Enterprise module, double-click on a line in the grid.

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## Security Risk Dataset Perspectives

Each dataset is provided with one or more **Perspectives**. See [View Datasets](/documentation/docs/view-datasets) for more information on dataset perspectives and how to customize your perspective display.

### Basic

This perspective offers an overview of systems and related information helpful in ensuring the security of the visualized environment.

### Access Control

This perspective shows the Access Control component of the security risk including expired passwords, virus scanner status, and security events.

### Browsing

This perspective shows the internet browser component of the security risk including web browsing exposure, non-standard browsers, and Internet Explorer trusted sites.

### Software

This perspective shows the software component of the security risk including new applications running, privileged applications, and apps with multiple execution paths.

### Communications

This perspective shows the communications component of the security risk including outbound connections, listening ports, and remote desktop usage.

### OS Configuration

This perspective shows the operating system component of the security risk including pending update status, screen lock policy, and non-standard screen savers.

### Data

This perspective shows the data component of the security risk including file shares, USB storage, old product files, and old user profiles.

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