NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family RA
RA-1Policy and Procedures
Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, ra-1_prm_1 }}: {{ insert: param, ra-01_odp.03 }} risk assessment policy that: Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the risk assessment policy and the associated risk assessment controls; Designate an {{ insert: param, ra-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the risk assessment policy and procedures; and Review and update the current risk assessment: Policy {{ insert: param, ra-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, ra-01_odp.06 }} ; and Procedures {{ insert: param, ra-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, ra-01_odp.08 }}.
Last updated: 22 August 2026 07:11 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (5)AI-assisted
CWEs ranked by how often they appear in real CVEs. The rationale describes how this control reduces exploitability of each weakness class.
| CWE | Name | CVEs | Why this control addresses it |
|---|---|---|---|
CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | 6,900+ | Risk assessment policy requires systematic evaluation of access control decisions, reducing the likelihood that improper access control remains unaddressed. |
CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | 3,400+ | Periodic policy-driven reviews of privileges and roles make improper privilege management more likely to be detected and corrected. |
CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | 1,900+ | Risk assessment procedures include review of permission assignments on critical resources, directly lowering the chance of persistent incorrect assignments. |
CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | 700+ | Documented risk assessment processes ensure protection mechanisms are identified, evaluated, and maintained rather than failing due to neglect. |
CWE-657 | Violation of Secure Design Principles | 20 | Formal risk assessment policy and procedures directly enforce consistent application of secure design principles across the organization. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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