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Fields on the Authorization Package form

After you have defined the authorization boundaries for the assets or systems to send through the Authorization to Operate process, you must create an authorization package for that purpose. The package is processed through the seven steps mandated by the RMF.

Authorization Package

FieldDescription
NumberAuto-generated authorization package number.
NameA name for the package.
AcronymIf needed, an acronym for identifying the package.
Missions/Business processesThe appropriate business process for this authorization package. Business processes are defined on the ServiceNow AI Platform; for example, at Policy & Compliance > Scoping > Business Processes.
ActiveActivate the authorization package.
StepThe RMF step currently assigned to the package.
Authorization boundaryThe authorization boundary for this package.
System purposeThe purpose behind this authorization package.
800-53 versionThe NIST version for the authorization package.

Roles and Responsibilities

CAM roles that are required for particular tasks are listed in CAM user roles.

User / RoleDescription
System ownerThe individual responsible for procuring, developing, integrating, modifying, operating, and maintaining an information system.
Authorizing Official (AO)The individual responsible for accepting an information system into an operational environment at a known risk level. Typically, this person is at the CISO or deputy CISO level.
Authorizing Official Designated Representatives (AODR)One or more AODRs.
Security Control Assessors (SCA)The individuals responsible for conducting a thorough assessment of the controls of an information system.
Information System Security Managers (ISSM)The individuals responsible for conducting information system security management activities as designated by the ISSO.
Information System Security Officers (ISSO)The individuals responsible for ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system.
Information ownersThe individuals responsible for statutory, management, and operational authority.
System usersThe users responsible for performing the actual work on the system.

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