Security Authorization Package
Security Authorization Package: Documents the results of the security control assessment and provides the authorizing official with essential information…
Definition
Documents the results of the security control assessment and provides the authorizing official with essential information needed to make a risk-based decision on whether to authorize operation of an information system or a designated set of common controls. Contains: (i) the security plan; (ii) the security assessment report (SAR); and (iii) the plan of action and milestones (POA&M). Note: Many departments and agencies may choose to include the risk assessment report (RAR) as part of the security authorization package. Also, many organizations use system security plan in place of the security plan.