SSP Articles

RMF, Security Plans, POAMs: All Dynamic

Anyone who has ever used the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in two or more different organizations can attest to how dynamic RMF, Security Plans, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) are. They are so dynamic, in fact, that no two organizations utilize them the same. That’s one of the things that Information Assurance professionals...

2 Vulnerabilities That Can Affect Your System ATO

The foundation of risk-based cybersecurity using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) is designing, developing and deploying resilient systems.  Resilient systems have the ability to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to adverse conditions, stresses, attacks, or compromises on your information resources. One of the most important steps toward cyber resilience is practicing good cybersecurity hygiene,...