CAT I/II/III color coding. Milestone tracking. Executive dashboard. Overdue alerts. Manage findings the way an ISSM reviews them.
Excel (.xlsx) · Mac, Windows & Google Sheets · Instant download · Free updates for life
Your ATO doesn’t fail at categorization
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 inside
- 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 — totals 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
One-time purchase · No subscription
$37
Excel (.xlsx) · Works on Mac, Windows, and Google Sheets
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.
Never let a CAT I slip past you again.