Cross-Framework Mapping

BCBS 239vsFFIEC IT Examination Handbook

See exactly how BCBS 239 controls map to FFIEC IT Examination Handbook. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

37
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
68%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

BCBS 239 maps to FFIEC IT Examination Handbook with 68% coverage across 17 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 25 BCBS 239 controls identifies 8 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in BCBS 239: Information Security Governance.

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

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BCBS 239: Information Security Governance(4 mappings)

BCBS239-03Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk3 targets
FFIEC-03Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk
FFIEC-18Ongoing monitoring and assessment
FFIEC-20Exit strategy and transition planning
BCBS239-05Roles and responsibilities definition
FFIEC-05Roles and responsibilities definition

BCBS 239: Cybersecurity Controls(5 mappings)

BCBS239-06Network security and segmentation
FFIEC-06Network security and segmentation
BCBS239-07Endpoint protection and detection
FFIEC-07Endpoint protection and detection
BCBS239-08Application security controls
FFIEC-08Application security controls
BCBS239-09Encryption and key management
FFIEC-09Encryption and key management
BCBS239-10Secure configuration standards
FFIEC-10Secure configuration standards

BCBS 239: Operational Resilience(11 mappings)

BCBS239-11Business continuity planning and testing2 targets
FFIEC-11Business continuity planning and testing
FFIEC-12Disaster recovery procedures
BCBS239-12Disaster recovery procedures2 targets
FFIEC-11Business continuity planning and testing
FFIEC-12Disaster recovery procedures
BCBS239-13Third-party dependency management3 targets
FFIEC-11Business continuity planning and testing
FFIEC-12Disaster recovery procedures
FFIEC-14Critical service identification
BCBS239-14Critical service identification3 targets
FFIEC-11Business continuity planning and testing
FFIEC-12Disaster recovery procedures
FFIEC-14Critical service identification
BCBS239-15Communication and escalation procedures
FFIEC-11Business continuity planning and testing

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What are the key differences between BCBS 239 and FFIEC IT Examination Handbook?

BCBS 239 has 25 controls across its framework, while FFIEC IT Examination Handbook covers 25 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 17 overlapping controls (68% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in BCBS 239: Information Security Governance, where 3 BCBS 239 controls have no direct FFIEC IT Examination Handbook equivalent.

How many controls map between BCBS 239 and FFIEC IT Examination Handbook?

Of 25 total BCBS 239 controls, 17 map directly to FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls — representing 68% coverage. The remaining 8 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 IT Examination Handbook?

8 BCBS 239 controls have no direct equivalent in FFIEC IT Examination Handbook. The highest concentration of gaps is in BCBS 239: Information Security Governance with 3 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 IT Examination Handbook?

The domain with the highest gap count is BCBS 239: Information Security Governance (3 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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