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Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is a structured document used to identify, track, and remediate security weaknesses in an organization’s information systems.

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  • What is a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)?

What is a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)?

A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is a structured document used to identify, track, and remediate security weaknesses in an organization’s information systems. It outlines specific deficiencies, planned corrective actions, responsible parties, and timelines for resolution. POA&Ms are essential for managing cybersecurity risk and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement for frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP, TX-RAMP, GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP) and CJIS.