POA&Ms: How to Handle NIST 800-171 Controls You Can't Fix Yet

A Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) is how you document controls you haven't fully implemented — and assessors expect to see them done right. Each POA&M needs the specific control, the gap, the remediation plan, milestones with dates, and an owner. What kills assessments: vague POA&Ms with no dates, or POA&Ms used to hide permanent non-compliance. How are you managing yours — spreadsheet, GRC tool, or something else?