| Definition |
Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is a management document that tracks identified security weaknesses, planned remediation actions, owners, and target dates. The acronym POA&M is commonly used in security, IT, audit, and compliance work.
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| Context & Usage |
Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is common in security plans, risk assessments, audits, authorization packages, and governance discussions where technical findings must be translated into accountable action.
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