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Getting Started

Welcome!

The goal of the OSCAL Patterns Library is to maximize interoperability across OSCAL tools. The library accomplishes this by defining the recommended OSCAL representation for specific use cases. Recommendations are based on the consenss of participating Foundation members.

Organization

  • Core OSCAL: Patterns, guidance, information and resources common to any OSCAL representation regardless of framework or control set.

  • FedRAMP: Patterns, guidance, information and resources for expressing FedRAMP Authorization Packages in OSCAL.

  • Additional Frameworks and Industries: Framework-specific and industry-specific patterns, guidance, information and resources. (Prioritized based on demand and available resources.)

Library Status and Next Steps

The OSCAL Foundation jumpstarted this library using prior content created by former FedRAMP PMO members. The initial deployment focuses on deployment and cleanup of that FedRAMP-specific content in response to new OSCAL requirements for FedRAMP-authorized systems.

Content Development and Governance

Getting Involved