Effective IT risk management is not a standalone process, but rather a part of the overall business risk management framework. IT risks are interrelated with business risks, and they can affect the achievement of business objectives and strategies. Therefore, IT risk management should align with business risk management processes, such as identifying, assessing, prioritizing, treating, monitoring, and reporting risks. Aligning IT risk management with business risk management processes can help ensure that IT risks are considered in the context of the business environment, that IT risk appetite and tolerance are consistent with the business risk appetite and tolerance, that IT risk responses are aligned with the business risk responses, and that IT risk performance is communicated to the relevant stakeholders. Aligning IT risk management with business risk management processes can also help optimize the use of resources, enhance the value of IT investments, and improve the governance and accountability of IT risks.