What is a common reason for a role to be classified as high-risk?

A role is classified as high-risk when it involves access to highly sensitive information because such data, if compromised, could lead to significant consequences for an organization. This may include personal identifiable information (PII), financial data, trade secrets, or other confidential data that, if leaked or misused, could harm users, the organization, or even national security. Individuals handling sensitive information are often in positions that require stricter controls, monitoring, and compliance measures to mitigate potential risks associated with unauthorized access or breaches.

In contrast, roles associated with public interactions or access to limited or low-level data generally do not present the same level of risk, as the information handled may not have severe implications if exposed.