--- sourceDocument: Brazil Governance, Risk, and Compliance sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/governance-risk-compliance Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Brazil Governance, Risk, and Compliance ft:clusterId : - grc bundleId : - grc workflow : - Technology --- # Explore # Explore {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Learn about the CAM benefits and workflows for users. ## CAM overview {#exploring-grc-cam__cf-exploring-parent-overview} The CAM application applies a standardized approach to automating NIST's Risk Management Framework (RMF). ## CAM users {#exploring-grc-cam__cf-exploring-parent-users} CAM roles that are required for particular tasks are listed in [CAM user roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8ZBovEjMvOAH6fIUGoWIvQ "Assign users and groups with roles to prepare them to user the CAM application."). {#exploring-grc-cam__id_wwd_mjx_hcc__entry__2} | 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. | [Table 1. Roles and Responsibilities tab] {#exploring-grc-cam__id_wwd_mjx_hcc} ## RMF workflow supported by CAM {#exploring-grc-cam__cf-exploring-parent-workflow} RMF was mandated by the U.S. Federal government to provide the necessary resiliency to support the economic and national security interests of the United States. CAM employs the seven steps defined by the RMF to allow you to make better-informed decisions about your security posture. The RMF System Life Cycle consists of seven interconnected phases that work together to provide a comprehensive approach to managing information system security risks. Each phase has a specific focus area and contributes to the overall authorization and continuous monitoring of the system. ## RMF Phases {#exploring-grc-cam__entry__22} | Phase | Phase Name | Scope | Description | |-|-|-|-| | 1 | Prepare | Information System | Define the system boundary, assign roles, identify common controls, and prepare for the RMF process. | | 2 | Categorize | Information System | Define criticality/sensitivity of information system according to potential worse case, adverse impact to mission/business. | | 3 | Select | System Controls | Select baseline controls; apply tailoring guidance and supplement controls as needed based on risk assessments. | | 4 | Implement | System Controls | Implement controls within enterprise architecture using sound systems engineering practices; apply configuration settings. | | 5 | Assess | System Controls | Determine control effectiveness (that is, controls implemented correctly, operating as intended, meeting requirements for information system). | | 6 | Authorize | Information System | Determine risk to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation; if acceptable, authorize operation. | | 7 | Monitor | System Controls | Continuously track changes to the information system that may affect security controls and reassess control effectiveness. | [ ] ## What to explore next {#exploring-grc-cam__cf-exploring-parent-links} To learn more about configuring and using CAM, see: * [Configure](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/P~_SJ2~w7yodQx~8BE8y7w "Follow the steps in the checklist to download CAM from the ServiceNow Store and get it ready for operation.") * [RMF step 0 - Prepare the authorization package](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TSRu21uhSQl3ssZ2QsabHg "In the Prepare step, you set up authorization boundaries, control overlays, and information types, as well as create the actual authorization package.") * [RMF step 1 - Categorize the authorization package](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XQ66lCJJfc_~xtmErHid3w "In the Categorize step, you define the criticality or sensitivity of your information system according to potential worst-case scenarios. This involves selecting NIST information types for the package and using the information types to define the impact levels for the package.") * [RMF step 2 - Select controls for an authorization package](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Wox4XdsGD1rurBYF7v71rg "When the impact levels for the package have been approved, it is time to select baseline controls.") * [RMF step 3 - Implement controls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5jCnF6~EJ67VNIjAuJ1Fqg "After you have selected controls for implementation and performed any of the possible actions on them, you can implement the controls.") * [RMF steps 4, 5, and 6 - Assess, authorize, and monitor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ZYPQqZ9eZ9xbbzPC21WpNg "After you have implemented controls, you can assess internal and external controls, generate Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and manage change requests and vulnerable items.") * [Implement controls and assessment objectives](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LZuHaX59GjIR895uh3WReA "NIST 800-53A – assessment objectives are included in the base system with the CAM application. The assessment objectives are mapped to revision 5 control objectives.") * [Continuous authorization and monitoring tasks in the CAM Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YsYX8QhdB7WPXf8ZYJJPiQ "The CAM Workspace is a centralized hub where you can continuously monitor and manage compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework to ensure adherence to your security policies and guidelines.") * [Reference](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5J8o8LGrK9RXdvFqbQdIKw "Reference topics provide the detailed descriptions of tables, properties, forms, and roles that are installed with the CAM application.") {#exploring-grc-cam__ul_lhr_ftp_hcc}