Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.11.3
CMMC Assessment Objective: RA.L2-3.11.3[c]
What This Control Means
Assessors will look for evidence that your documented risk assessment process is in actual use. This includes:
• Completed risk assessments
• Updated risk registers
• Tracked response actions
• Risk-driven updates to your SSP, POA&M, or mitigation strategies
In other words: you don’t just have a process — you use it.
Why It Matters
Without active use:
• Risks may be outdated or go unmitigated
• CUI systems may be exposed to known vulnerabilities
• Assessors may determine your risk management program lacks maturity
• POA&M entries may not align with real-world issues
Using the process proves your organization takes a proactive, structured approach to risk.
How to Implement It
1. Conduct Regular Risk Assessments
• Follow the cadence defined in your policy (e.g., annually, when changes occur)
• Use your scoring methodology to evaluate each risk’s impact on CUI
2. Maintain a Live Risk Register
• Include updates to:
◦ Likelihood/impact scores
◦ Status of response actions
◦ Ownership and review dates
3. Demonstrate Risk-Driven Decision-Making
• Tie assessments to:
◦ POA&M entries
◦ Mitigation projects
◦ System security plan updates
◦ Budget and resource decisions
4. Document the Assessment Events
• Save meeting notes, completed risk evaluation templates, or assessment reports
• Record when the process was followed and what came of it
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Completed risk assessments using your defined process
• Risk register showing updates, status changes, or reassessments
• Meeting notes or reports discussing recent or upcoming assessments
• Evidence that POA&M actions came from risk evaluations
• Staff interviews confirming the process is followed
Common Gaps
• Risk process documented but never executed
• Risk register never updated or acted upon
• Risks addressed reactively (e.g., only after incidents)
• No linkage between assessments and decision-making
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Tracking risk assessments from creation to closure
• Automating workflows to keep assessments on schedule
• Linking risks to CUI systems and mitigation tasks in your POA&M
• Logging who performed assessments, what was found, and what was done
• Providing proof of process use for auditors and leadership reviews
With Cuick Trac, your risk process isn’t just designed — it’s operational, measurable, and trusted.
Final CTA
Plans on paper don’t protect your data — action does.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to activate your risk process and prove that it’s working to protect your CUI.
