CA-5(1) Automation Support for Accuracy and Currency
Control enhancement of CA-5 Plan of Action and Milestones
Control
Ensure the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones for the system using [Assignment: automated mechanisms].
Discussion
Using automated tools helps maintain the accuracy, currency, and availability of the plan of action and milestones and facilitates the coordination and sharing of security and privacy information throughout the organization. Such coordination and information sharing help to identify systemic weaknesses or deficiencies in organizational systems and ensure that appropriate resources are directed at the most critical system vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
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