%0 Journal Article %T Software Risk Management %A P. M. Chawan %A Jijnasa Patil %A Radhika Naik %J International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing %D 2013 %I %X Software Risk Management is a critical area among the nine knowledge areas used in Softwareproject management. This paper describes different frameworks and paradigms used in risk management. Aframework or a model is decided for managing risks in a project. This model acts as a tool for efficient riskmanagement. It has basic steps of Risk identification, risk planning, risk assessment, risk mitigation and riskmonitoring and controlling. %K Framework %K risk management %U http://ijcsmc.com/docs/papers/May2013/V2I5201325.pdf