A SWOT analysis is a risk identification technique that helps to identify high-level and strategic project risks by examining the internal and external factors that may affect the project objectives. A SWOT analysis involves listing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the project, and then analyzing how they may impact the project positively or negatively. A SWOT analysis can help to uncover potential risks that may not be obvious from other techniques, such as prompt lists, interviews, or brainstorming12 References: 1: PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Handbook, page 10 2: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Seventh Edition, page 11.2.2.1