The ISSO’s POA&M Tracker

CAT I/II/III Color Coding. Milestone Tracking. Executive Dashboard. Overdue Alerts. Built by a working ISSO.

Your ATO doesn’t fail at categorization. It doesn’t fail at control selection.

It fails when you lose track of a CAT I finding and the SCA notices before you do.

The POA&M is the document your AO watches most closely after the ATO is issued. One overdue CAT I, one missing milestone, one finding you forgot to close — and you’re on the phone explaining yourself.

Most ISSOs manage their POA&M in whatever spreadsheet they inherited or slapped together on a Tuesday. I built something better.

What’s Included

• POA&M Tracker tab — every finding, severity, status, milestone, and evidence in one place
• CAT I / II / III / IV color coding — see your highest-risk items instantly
• Status dropdowns — Open, In Progress, Closed, Risk Accepted, False Positive
• Finding source tracking — ACAS, STIG, SCA Assessment, Pen Test, IG Audit
• Milestone Tracker tab — break multi-step remediations into trackable milestones
• Executive Dashboard — total count by severity and status, overdue items flagged in red
• Overdue item calculator — automatically flags anything past its scheduled completion date
• Instructions tab — DoD-aligned POA&M guidance, severity definitions, ISSO tips
• 20+ pre-built rows ready to fill in immediately

Who This Is For

• ISSOs managing an active ATO with open findings
• ISSOs prepping for an upcoming SCA assessment
• New ISSOs inheriting a system with an existing POA&M
• ISSOs supporting multiple systems who need consistent documentation
• Anyone who needs a professional POA&M that doesn’t embarrass them in front of an AO

$37 — One-Time Purchase

Excel (.xlsx) · Works on Mac, Windows, and Google Sheets · Instant download

Instant download after purchase · Free updates for life

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same format DoD requires?

It follows the OMB M-02-01 POA&M structure and is aligned with DoD 8510.01 requirements. Always check your specific program/agency requirements.

Does it work with eMASS?

Yes — use it alongside eMASS to track your findings and milestones locally. The format aligns with eMASS POA&M fields.

Can I use it for multiple systems?

Yes — duplicate the file for each system you support.

What if I have more than the pre-built rows?

Just copy any data row down — the formatting and dropdowns extend automatically.