Why This Course?

In today's cybersecurity world, simply finding risks isn't enough — organizations need people who know how to fix them. That's where POA&Ms (Plans of Action and Milestones) come in — and mastering them is one of the fastest ways to grow your GRC or RMF career. POA&M skills are not "nice-to-haves" anymore — they're mission critical. This course doesn't just explain POA&Ms — it teaches you how to create, manage, prioritize, and communicate them like a true cybersecurity leader. You'll walk away with real skills you can apply immediately in any security, compliance, RMF, or GRC role.

What You'll Learn

Turn security findings into real solutions — and become the trusted GRC and RMF professional your organization needs.

  • What a POA&M actually is — beyond textbook definitions When you must create a POA&M (and when you don't)

  • When you must create a POA&M (and when you don't)

  • How to properly document weaknesses, assign milestones, and track corrective action

  • How to prioritize risks intelligently and build plans that auditors and Authorizing Officials (AOs) trust

  • How to document risk acceptance correctly (and when it’s the right move)

  • How to avoid common POA&M mistakes that cause delays or audit failures

  • How to maintain a healthy, audit-ready POA&M program over the long term

  • Hands-on examples of vulnerability, documentation, and risk acceptance POA&Ms

What's Included

    1. 1.1 Meet Your Instructor

    2. 1.2 – Course Overview & Objectives

    1. 2.1 – What is a POA&M?

    2. 2.2- Why Does POA&M Matter?

    3. 2.3- Key Elements of a POAM

    1. 3.1- Understanding POAM Milestones

    2. 3.2- Prioritizing Corrective Actions

    3. 3.3- Prioritizing Corrective Actions

    1. 4.1-Do All Cybersecurity Risks Need a POAM

    1. Section 5.1: Live components of a POA&M

    2. Section 5.2: Live How to create a POAM for Vulnerbility Scans

    3. Section 5.3: Live How to create a POA&M for failed control finding

    1. 6.1- Common Mistakes to Avoid with POA&M

    2. 6.2- Maintaining a Healthy POAM Program

    3. 6.3- Course Recap and Resources

    4. POA&M Template

    5. MOCK ACAS SCAN

    6. NIST Publications that help with POA&M's

About this course

  • $47.00
  • 18 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Who This Course Is For

✔ Aspiring GRC Analysts and RMF Practitioners
✔ Entry-level cybersecurity professionals ready to stand out with real skills
✔ Mid-career GRC and RMF professionals looking to sharpen their compliance execution
✔ Anyone supporting RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, or DoD cybersecurity programs
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Why You Should Enroll Now

  • POA&M skills are directly tied to promotions, job opportunities, and pay raises in the GRC/RMF world.

  • Organizations need cybersecurity professionals who can execute, not just understand theory.

  • Whether you’re trying to land your first GRC job or move into a more senior role, this course gives you a real competitive advantage.

  • Early students get lifetime access to the course material, updates, and bonus resources — no hidden fees.

Ready to Master POA&Ms and Accelerate Your GRC/RMF Career?

Enroll today and start mastering the skill that separates good cybersecurity pros from great ones.

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