From a governance perspective, the PRIMARY goal of an IT risk optimization process should be...

The primary goal of an IT risk optimization process from a governance perspective is to ensure that the impact of IT risk to the enterprise is managed in alignment with the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and the enterprise objectives. IT risk optimization is not only about defining thresholds, approving strategies or mapping metrics, but about ensuring that IT risk is effectively mitigated, monitored and communicated to support the achievement of enterprise goals. References := CGEIT Exam Content Outline, Domain 4: Risk Optimization1; Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Course, Learning Tree2