Risk management is a methodology that helps managers make best use of their available resources. It is widely used in both the public and private sectors across many industries and activities. Effective risk management has become an integral part of business planning and is a recognized skill with formal study courses and degrees available. The risk management process involves seven steps: establishing context, identifying risks, analyzing risks, evaluating risks, treating risks, monitoring and reviewing risks, and communicating about risks. Customs administrations have increasingly adopted risk management as an effective way to meet national objectives by helping to prioritize resources according to strategic, operational, and tactical risks and facilitate low-risk trade.