FedRAMP - Security Assessment and Authorization Policy and Procedures CA-1

Overview:
The organization:
a. Develops, documents, and disseminates to [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles]:
1. A security assessment and authorization policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the security assessment and authorization policy and associated security assessment and authorization controls; and
b. Reviews and updates the current:
1. Security assessment and authorization policy [Assignment: organization-defined frequency]; and
2. Security assessment and authorization procedures [Assignment: organization-defined frequency].

Supplemental Guidance:
This control addresses the establishment of policy and procedures for the effective implementation of selected security controls and control enhancements in the CA family. Policy and procedures reflect applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Security program policies and procedures at the organization level may make the need for system-specific policies and procedures unnecessary. The policy can be included as part of the general information security policy for organizations or conversely, can be represented by multiple policies reflecting the complex nature of certain organizations. The procedures can be established for the security program in general and for particular information systems, if needed. The organizational risk management strategy is a key factor in establishing policy and procedures.

Related control: PM-9.

Action Items:
1) Create a Security Assessment and Authorization Policy

Related Documents:
1) Security Assessment and Authorization Policy

2) System Security Plan

Additional Guidance:
Moderate FedRAMP-Defined Assignment / Selection Parameters
CA-1 (b) (1) [at least every 3 years]
CA-1 (b) (2) [at least annually]

Moderate Additional FedRAMP Requirements and Guidance
none