Cross-Framework Mapping

BCBS 239vsFFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)

See exactly how BCBS 239 controls map to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

15
Controls Mapped
10
Gaps Found
48%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

BCBS 239 maps to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) with 48% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 25 BCBS 239 controls identifies 13 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in BCBS 239: Information Security Governance.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 25 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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BCBS 239: Information Security Governance(2 mappings)

BCBS239-03Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk2 targets
CAT-D1-2Risk management
CAT-ML-2Evolving

BCBS 239: Cybersecurity Controls(3 mappings)

BCBS239-06Network security and segmentation
CAT-D3-1Preventative controls
BCBS239-07Endpoint protection and detection
CAT-D3-1Preventative controls
BCBS239-10Secure configuration standards
CAT-D3-3Corrective controls

BCBS 239: Operational Resilience(3 mappings)

BCBS239-13Third-party dependency management
CAT-D5-4Resilience planning and testing
BCBS239-14Critical service identification
CAT-D5-4Resilience planning and testing
BCBS239-15Communication and escalation procedures
CAT-D5-4Resilience planning and testing

BCBS 239: Third-Party Risk Management(4 mappings)

BCBS239-18Ongoing monitoring and assessment2 targets
CAT-D1-2Risk management
CAT-ML-2Evolving
BCBS239-19Concentration risk management2 targets
CAT-D1-2Risk management
CAT-ML-2Evolving

BCBS 239: Incident Management & Reporting(3 mappings)

BCBS239-22Incident response and containment
CAT-D5-1Incident planning and strategy
BCBS239-24Customer notification procedures
CAT-D5-1Incident planning and strategy
BCBS239-25Post-incident review and improvement
CAT-D5-1Incident planning and strategy

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What are the key differences between BCBS 239 and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

BCBS 239 has 25 controls across its framework, while FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) covers 27 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (48% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in BCBS 239: Information Security Governance, where 4 BCBS 239 controls have no direct FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) equivalent.

How many controls map between BCBS 239 and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

Of 25 total BCBS 239 controls, 12 map directly to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) controls — representing 48% coverage. The remaining 13 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping BCBS 239 to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

13 BCBS 239 controls have no direct equivalent in FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). The highest concentration of gaps is in BCBS 239: Information Security Governance with 4 unmapped controls. These gaps represent areas where additional controls, policies, or documentation must be created to achieve compliance with both frameworks.

Which control domains have the most gaps between BCBS 239 and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

The domain with the highest gap count is BCBS 239: Information Security Governance (4 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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