Plan of Action and Milestones4

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

POA&M

CNSSI 4009-2015, NIST SP 800-100, NIST SP 800-115, NIST SP 800-55 Rev. 1, NISTIR 8170, NISTIR 8286

POAM

Definition(s):

A document for a system that “identifies tasks needing to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones.” [13]
Source(s):
NISTIR 8286 from NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 - Adapted

A document that identifies tasks needing to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8170 from OMB Memorandum 02-01

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