Perform preliminary risk assessment and impact analysis

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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  • Perform a preliminary risk assessment and impact analysis of the target.

    Before you begin

    Note:
    Starting with version 10.1.0, the NIST RMF Use Case Accelerator will be supported only for customers who currently use the product. New and existing customers should consider using the GRC: Continuous Authorization Monitoring application. For details, Continuous Authorization and Monitoring.

    Role required: sn_irm_nist_rmf.risk_executive or sn_irm_nist_rmf.security_officer

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > NIST RMF > Categorize > Impact Analysis.
    2. Search for the target using the Name or Profile fields.
    3. Select and open the target record.
    4. Open the target record again and update the following fields in the NIST RMF section:
      Note:
      Review NIST RMF supporting concepts, for more detailed information about these fields.
      Table 1. NIST RMF section
      Field Description
      Confidentiality Target category based on confidentiality. Identify the security objective as: High, Moderate, or Low.
      Integrity Target category based on integrity. Identify the security objective as: High, Moderate, or Low.
      Availability Target category based on availability. Identify the security objective as: High, Moderate, or Low.
      Impact Impact to business function if the target loses its confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Impact is automatically determined and may be overridden.
      Scoping Considerations Operational or environmental scoping considerations for the target.
      Risk Executive Names of the person who ensures risks are identified and managed.
      Authorizing Official Name of the person who verifies that the target is operating with an acceptable level of risk.
      Justification Security posture description for risk executive, authorizing official, and owner.
      Approval status Status of the security compliance posture of the target.
    5. Verify that the NIST RMF related lists are visible:
      • Baseline Policy Statements
      • Baseline Controls
      • Risks
      • Approvals
    6. Navigate to the NIST RMF tab and review the Baseline Policy Statements.
    7. Implement security controls for the target following the standard approach outlined in the Policy and Compliance Management application.