POAM

POAM is a common shorthand for Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). It refers to the same document — a formal tracking list of known security gaps, the planned remediation steps, responsible parties, and target completion dates.

You'll see both "POAM" and "POA&M" used interchangeably in DoD and cybersecurity contexts. The document serves as your roadmap for closing security gaps and demonstrating continuous improvement to assessors and auditors.