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Projects NIST Risk Management Framework About the RMF

NIST Risk Management Framework RMF

Risk Management Framework (RMF) - Authorize Step

At A Glance

RMF Authorize Step

 

 

Purpose: Provide  accountability by requiring a senior official to determine if the security and privacy risk based on the operation of a system or the use of common controls, is acceptable.
 
Outcomes: 

  • authorization package (executive summary, system security and privacy plan, assessment report(s), plan of action and milestones)
  • risk determination rendered
  • risk responses provided
  • authorization for the system or common controls is approved or denied
     

Resources for Implementers

There are no additional supporting publications for the Authorize Step.

 

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Contacts

NIST Risk Management Framework Team
sec-cert@nist.gov

Created November 30, 2016, Updated April 10, 2024