# Manage Risk Tasks

Who can use this feature?

	All Account Owners and Security Admins
	Any End Users assigned as an owner to one or more risks
	Available on the Free, Core and Business plans

--- ## Create A Task Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io). Select **Risk Management** from the left-hand navigation. Click a risk from the risk register. Under **Tasks**, click **Add Task**. Provide task name, assign a user, and set an optional due date. Click **Create Task** to save the task. ### What Happens Next The task is added to the selected risk. Assigned users gain ownership of the task. The task appears under the risk for tracking. --- ## Update A Task Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io). Select **Risk Management** from the left-hand navigation. Click a risk from the risk register. Click the **3 dots** beside the task. Select **Edit** to modify the task. Click **Save Changes** to apply updates. ### What Happens Next The task details are updated immediately. Changes are reflected under the risk. Updated tasks maintain assignment and tracking. --- ## Complete A Task Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io). Select **Risk Management** from the left-hand navigation. Click a risk from the risk register. Click the **3 dots** beside the task. Select **Mark as Complete**. ### What Happens Next The task is marked as complete. Completion contributes to risk remediation progress. Completed tasks support residual risk updates. --- ## Delete A Task Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io). Select **Risk Management** from the left-hand navigation. Click a risk from the risk register. Click the **3 dots** beside the task. Select **Delete** to remove the task. ### What Happens Next The task is permanently removed from the risk. Deleted tasks cannot be restored. You can create a new task if needed. --- ## Troubleshooting - Verify you have permission to edit the risk - Ensure the risk is not **archived** - Confirm required fields such as **task name** are completed - Click **Save Changes** after editing - Refresh the page and verify updates persisted - Ensure the task was not deleted - Verify you selected **Mark as Complete** from the task menu - Ensure the task is visible and accessible - Refresh the page if status does not update - Tasks cannot be restored once deleted - Recreate the task manually if needed