# Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) | Secureframe

> Understand Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), POA&M requirements for CMMC and FedRAMP, how to write effective POA&Ms, and POA&M management best practices.

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A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is a structured document used to identify, track, and remediate security weaknesses in an organization’s information systems.

## What is a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)?

A [Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)](https://secureframe.com/compliance-resources/cmmc-poam-template) is a structured document used to identify, track, and remediate security weaknesses in an organization’s information systems. It outlines specific deficiencies, planned corrective actions, responsible parties, and timelines for resolution. POA&Ms are essential for managing cybersecurity risk and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement for frameworks including [NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP, TX-RAMP, GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP) and CJIS](https://secureframe.com/books/ultimate-guide-federal-frameworks).