Cross-Framework Mapping

BSI IT-GrundschutzvsFFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)

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

21
Controls Mapped
11
Gaps Found
50%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

BSI IT-Grundschutz maps to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) with 50% coverage across 16 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 32 BSI IT-Grundschutz controls identifies 16 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 32 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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BSI IT-Grundschutz: Access Control & Identity(7 mappings)

BSI-02Access enforcement and least privilege
CAT-IRP-4Organizational characteristics
BSI-03Multi-factor authentication requirements2 targets
CAT-D3-1Preventative controls
CAT-D4-3Third-party access controls
BSI-04Remote access controls2 targets
CAT-D3-1Preventative controls
CAT-D4-3Third-party access controls
BSI-05Wireless access restrictions2 targets
CAT-D3-1Preventative controls
CAT-D4-3Third-party access controls

BSI IT-Grundschutz: Risk Assessment & Management(5 mappings)

BSI-14Vulnerability scanning and management
CAT-D3-3Corrective controls
BSI-16Threat intelligence integration3 targets
CAT-D2-1Threat intelligence
CAT-D2-2Monitoring and analyzing
CAT-IRP-5External threats
BSI-17Continuous monitoring strategy
CAT-D3-2Detective controls

BSI IT-Grundschutz: Incident Response(3 mappings)

BSI-18Incident response planning and testing
CAT-D5-1Incident planning and strategy
BSI-20Incident reporting and notification
CAT-D5-1Incident planning and strategy
BSI-21Forensic analysis capabilities
CAT-D5-1Incident planning and strategy

BSI IT-Grundschutz: Configuration Management(3 mappings)

BSI-23Baseline configuration establishment
CAT-D3-3Corrective controls
BSI-24Configuration change control
CAT-D3-3Corrective controls
BSI-26System component inventory
CAT-D3-3Corrective controls

BSI IT-Grundschutz: Audit & Accountability(2 mappings)

BSI-28Audit event logging and storage
CAT-D3-2Detective controls
BSI-29Audit record review and analysis
CAT-D3-2Detective controls

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What are the key differences between BSI IT-Grundschutz and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

BSI IT-Grundschutz has 32 controls across its framework, while FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) covers 27 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 16 overlapping controls (50% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection, where 6 BSI IT-Grundschutz controls have no direct FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) equivalent.

How many controls map between BSI IT-Grundschutz and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

Of 32 total BSI IT-Grundschutz controls, 16 map directly to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) controls — representing 50% coverage. The remaining 16 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping BSI IT-Grundschutz to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

16 BSI IT-Grundschutz controls have no direct equivalent in FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). The highest concentration of gaps is in BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection with 6 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 BSI IT-Grundschutz and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

The domain with the highest gap count is BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection (6 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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