RMF (Risk Management Framework)

The Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a set of criteria developed by NIST that defines how federal government IT systems must be protected. The RMF provides a disciplined, structured, and flexible process for managing security and privacy risk that includes information security categorization, selection and implementation of security controls, assessment of control effectiveness, authorization of the information system, and continuous monitoring. All federal information systems must complete the RMF process to receive an Authorization to Operate (ATO). The RMF is documented primarily in NIST SP 800-37 and integrates with NIST SP 800-53. CyberUp24 guides organizations through the RMF process as part of its Architecture and Consulting services.