CA-5

CA-5 PLAN OF ACTION AND MILESTONES

Overview

Number	Title	Impact	Priority	Subject Area
CA-5	Plan Of Action And Milestones	LOW	P3	Security Assessment And Authorization

Instructions
The organization: CA-5a. Develops a plan of action and milestones for the information system to document the organization�s planned remedial actions to correct weaknesses or deficiencies noted during the assessment of the security controls and to reduce or eliminate known vulnerabilities in the system; and CA-5b. Updates existing plan of action and milestones Assignment: organization-defined frequency based on the findings from security controls assessments, security impact analyses, and continuous monitoring activities.

Instructions

The organization:

CA-5a.

Develops a plan of action and milestones for the information system to document the organization�s planned remedial actions to correct weaknesses or deficiencies noted during the assessment of the security controls and to reduce or eliminate known vulnerabilities in the system; and

CA-5b.

Updates existing plan of action and milestones Assignment: organization-defined frequency based on the findings from security controls assessments, security impact analyses, and continuous monitoring activities.

Guidance
Plans of action and milestones are key documents in security authorization packages and are subject to federal reporting requirements established by OMB.

Enhancements

CA-5 (1) Automation Support For Accuracy / Currency

The organization employs automated mechanisms to help ensure that the plan of action and milestones for the information system is accurate, up to date, and readily available.