Resumen
This paper considers the risk assessment in the field of knowledge management. Since knowledge management systems can be observed at the stage of implementation and use, the risks also differ. An overview of the factors critical to the success of a knowledge management system is presented, as well as one method of risk assessment including its possible application to a knowledge management system. It is pointed out that the identification of risk factors is highly significant, together with the evaluation of their impact on knowledge management system. The presented method provides for the quantifying of risk and allows corrections and comparison of the results.