For example, a security requirement maps to a control from NIST SP 800-53. That control links to system components such as authentication modules, APIs, or configurations. From there, it connects to test cases, validation scripts, and finally to logs or reports as evidence.
Furthermore, the RMF traceability model should offer bi-directional:
Forward traceability: It connects compliance and planning requirements to test cases and test results. With this, the team can ensure that no RMF requirem