Risk Management Framework (RMF) Implementation: A Real World Analysis

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Presented at TechnoSecurity&DigitalForensics 2019 by

James Dodmead

Are you worried about the cybersecurity posture of your system, but not sure that you can sit through another dry RMF presentation? This may be just what you are looking for. The advent and implementation of RMF has resulted in a lot of angst within both military and government cybersecurity communities. Estimates are that RMF implementation is 400 to 800% more difficult than the previous process, depending on the sensitivity of the system and the associated timeline. While RMF is much more granular than the previous Department of Defense (DoD) system, the question remains as to its worth as opposed to the increased effort required. After sitting through one too many vague, dry RMF presentations, the presenter seeks to portray RMF in a more realistic light. The speaker will begin with a brief overview of the six step RMF process. This will be followed by a review of recent newsworthy cybersecurity incidents and how proper RMF implementation could have helped to prevent them.