ID.RA-06.166
Does your organization have a formal process to track the progress of risk response implementation?
Explanation
Tracking risk response implementation is essential for ensuring that identified security risks are being addressed according to plan and within expected timeframes. Without proper tracking mechanisms, risks may remain unmitigated, potentially exposing the organization to security incidents or compliance violations.
Evidence could include a current Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) document, risk register with implementation status columns, risk detail reports showing remediation progress, or screenshots of a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool that tracks risk remediation activities.
Implementation Example
Track the progress of risk response implementation (e.g., plan of action and milestones [POA&M], risk register, risk detail report)
ID: ID.RA-06.166
Context
- Function
- ID: IDENTIFY
- Category
- ID.RA: Risk Assessment
- Sub-Category
- Risk responses are chosen, prioritized, planned, tracked, and communicated
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