Cyber Security Risk Management Construct

The DoD’s Cyber Security Risk Management Construct outlines a lifecycle approach that blends DevSecOps, continuous monitoring, and mission-focused assessments. Instead of treating authorization as a one-time hurdle, it emphasizes real-time risk decisions supported by automation, dashboards, and CSSP oversight. The model moves from design through deployment and operations, integrating accreditation, cyber survivability, and remediation across each phase. The goal is to speed decision-making, reduce burden on cyber and acquisition teams, and give commanders a clearer view of mission risk.