Chapter 1: Introduction
RMF overview
Key concepts including assurance, assessment, authorization
Security controls
Chapter 2: Cybersecurity Policy Regulations & Framework
Security laws, policy, and regulations
System Development Life Cycle (SLDC)
Documents for cyber security guidance
Chapter 3: RMF Roles and Responsibilities
Tasks and responsibilities for RMF roles
Chapter 4: Risk Analysis Process
Overview of risk management
Four-step risk management process
Tasks breakdown
Risk assessment reporting and options
Chapter 5: Step 1: Categorize
Step key references and overview
Sample SSP
Task 1-1: Security Categorization
Task 1-2: Information System Description
Task 1-3: Information System Registration
Lab: The Security Awareness Agency
Chapter 6: Step 2: Select
Step key references and overview
Task 2-1: Common Control Identification
Task 2-2: Select Security Controls
Task 2-3: Monitoring Strategy
Task 2-4: Security Plan Approval
Lab: Select Security Controls
Chapter 7: Step 3: Implement
Step key references and overview
Task 3-1: Security Control Implementation
Task 3.2: Security Control Documentation
Lab: Security Control Implementation
Chapter 8: Step 4: Assess
Step key references and overview
Task 4-1: Assessment Preparation
Task 4-2: Security Control Assessment
Task 4-3: Security Assessment Report
Task 4-4: Remediation Actions
Task 4-5: Final Assessment Report
Lab: Assessment Preparation
Chapter 9: Step 5: Authorize
Step key references and overview
Task 5-1: Plan of Action and Milestones
Task 5-2: Security Authorization Package
Task 5-3: Risk Determination
Task 5-4: Risk Acceptance
Lab Step 5: Authorizing Information Systems
Chapter 10: Step 6: Monitor
Step key references and overview
Task 6-1: Information System & Environment Changes
Task 6-2: Ongoing Security Control Assessments
Task 6-3: Ongoing Remediation Actions
Task 6-4: Key Updates
Task 6-5: Security Status Reporting
Task 6-6: Ongoing Risk Determination & Acceptance
Task 6-7: Information System Removal & Decommissioning
Continuous Monitoring
Security Automation Domains
Lab: Info System & Environment Changes
Appendix A: Supplement Reference
Appendix B: RMF/CAP Review and Step Checklists
Appendix C: Acronym Reference
Appendix D: Answer Keys
Answers to Review Questions
Lab Exercise Answers
