Day 31: POA&Ms—Your Roadmap to Remediation

With 31 days left, let’s talk about the unsung hero of your compliance journey: the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

While POA&Ms aren’t accepted during final CMMC certification, they’re essential for tracking your progress and preparing for SPRS submission.

What Is a POA&M?

A POA&M is a structured document that:

• Identifies gaps in your NIST SP 800-171 implementation
• Outlines remediation steps
• Assigns deadlines and responsible parties

Think of it as your cybersecurity to-do list—a roadmap that shows assessors you’re actively working toward full compliance.

Why POA&Ms Still Matter

• Required for SPRS score justification
• Used during pre-assessment readiness reviews
• Helps prioritize remediation efforts

Common Pitfalls

• Vague remediation steps
• No assigned owners or deadlines
• POA&Ms that never get updated

How Valeo Networks Helps

We help you:

• Build actionable POA&Ms
• Track remediation timelines
• Align POA&Ms with SSP and SPRS documentation

A POA&M isn’t a weakness—it’s a sign of progress.

📧 Contact: Jim Gast – jim@valeonetworks.com