This introductory session will cover the basic steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the transition away from the previous Certification and Accreditation approach to information systems security and assurance. This will also cover the benefits of the RMF for organizations, local, state, and federal governments. This is first in a series on NIST’s Risk Management Framework (RMF). This session covers topics in (ISC)2 CAP certification, FISMA, DIACAP and DIARMF.