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CGRC · Question #272

Which of the following is not part of the contents of a plan of action and milestones? Response:

The correct answer is D. Rules of engagement. A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) details tasks and resources needed to address security weaknesses, but it does not include rules of engagement.

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Question

Which of the following is not part of the contents of a plan of action and milestones? Response:

Options

  • AScheduled completion date
  • BResources required
  • CRecommended actions and milestones
  • DRules of engagement

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    93% (40)

Why each option

A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) details tasks and resources needed to address security weaknesses, but it does not include rules of engagement.

AScheduled completion date

Scheduled completion dates are a critical component of a POA&M, as they establish timelines for remediation tasks.

BResources required

Resources required, such as personnel or funding, are essential elements within a POA&M to ensure the successful execution of planned actions.

CRecommended actions and milestones

Recommended actions and milestones form the core of a POA&M, outlining the specific steps to be taken and progress markers.

DRules of engagementCorrect

Rules of engagement typically define the conditions and constraints under which an organization will engage in activities like penetration testing or incident response, which are distinct from the contents of a POA&M aimed at tracking remediation efforts for security deficiencies. A POA&M focuses on the plan to fix identified vulnerabilities and compliance issues, specifying actions, milestones, and resources.

Concept tested: Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) components

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/plan-of-action-and-milestones

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