ALE

Annualized Loss Expectancy

Domain 5: Program Management

The expected monetary loss for an asset due to a risk over a one-year period. Calculated as ALE = SLE × ARO (Single Loss Expectancy × Annualized Rate of Occurrence).

Exam Tip

Know the formula! ALE = SLE × ARO. Used to justify security spending.

Related Terms

SLE ARO Risk Assessment