Which outcome ensures that remediation actions address deficiencies and security and privacy plans are updated to reflect control implementation changes?

• A. Remediation actions address deficiencies in the controls and are taken.
• B. Security and privacy plans are updated to reflect control implementation changes made based on the assessments and remediation actions.
• C. A plan of action and milestones is developed.
• D. Authorization decisions are reported to organizational officials.

Answer: (B)

Focusing on keeping the official documentation aligned with what’s actually implemented is key. After assessments reveal deficiencies and remediation actions address those gaps, the security and privacy plans must be updated to reflect the current state of control implementations. This ensures the authorization package and ongoing monitoring reflect the true risk posture, avoiding mismatches between what is planned and what is in place. If plans aren’t updated, decisions and audits could rely on outdated information, making it harder to manage risk effectively. While tracking remediation work in a plan of action and milestones or communicating authorization decisions is important, those steps don’t by themselves guarantee that the plans show the real, updated controls. Updating the plans to mirror the implemented controls provides accurate, actionable guidance for governance, compliance, and continuous monitoring.