Qualitative vs. Quantitative Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: What’s the Difference?

**Executive summary:** This article provides guidance on IT security risk assessment by comparing qualitative methods (e.g., DREAD) and quantitative methods (e.g., ALE), describing how to perform each, their advantages and limitations, and recommending a combined approach for comprehensive risk management; it also highlights SecurityScorecard's platform for continuous cyber risk quantification and remediation.