Introduction to the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

This course identifies policies and regulations that govern the Department of Defense (DOD) RMF process, and defines DOD Information Technology and the categories of DOD information affected by the RMF. In addition, it provides an understanding of the Seven-Step Implementation process of RMF and the RMF's applicability to the DOD Acquisition Process.

NOTE 1: If you are completing this course as a prerequisite for a CDSE instructor-led course or as part of a specific CDSE training curriculum, you must take the exam (CS124.16) on STEPP to receive credit for completion. You may register for the course/exam via STEPP. A passing score of 75% on the final exam allows students to print a certificate of successful completion.

NOTE 2:

  1. You may attempt this course an unlimited number of times.
  2. The quiz must be completed from start to finish in a single session. There is no bookmarking available.
  3. You must receive a passing score (75%) in order to receive a certificate for this course.
  4. You must print or save a local copy of the certificate as proof of course completion. CDSE does not maintain records of course completions.

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