Fields on the Authorization Package form

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • After you have defined the authorization boundaries for the assets or systems to send through the Authorization to Operate process, you must create an authorization package for that purpose. The package is processed through the seven steps mandated by the RMF.

    Authorization Package

    Field Description
    Number Auto-generated authorization package number.
    Name A name for the package.
    Acronym If needed, an acronym for identifying the package.
    Missions/Business processes The appropriate business process for this authorization package. Business processes are defined on the ServiceNow AI Platform; for example, at Policy & Compliance > Scoping > Business Processes.
    Active Activate the authorization package.
    Step The RMF step currently assigned to the package.
    Authorization boundary The authorization boundary for this package.
    System purpose The purpose behind this authorization package.
    800-53 version The NIST version for the authorization package.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    CAM roles that are required for particular tasks are listed in CAM user roles.

    User / Role Description
    System owner The individual responsible for procuring, developing, integrating, modifying, operating, and maintaining an information system.
    Authorizing Official (AO) The individual responsible for accepting an information system into an operational environment at a known risk level. Typically, this person is at the CISO or deputy CISO level.
    Authorizing Official Designated Representatives (AODR) One or more AODRs.
    Security Control Assessors (SCA) The individuals responsible for conducting a thorough assessment of the controls of an information system.
    Information System Security Managers (ISSM) The individuals responsible for conducting information system security management activities as designated by the ISSO.
    Information System Security Officers (ISSO) The individuals responsible for ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system.
    Information owners The individuals responsible for statutory, management, and operational authority.
    System users The users responsible for performing the actual work on the system.