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CMMC 2.0vsNIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

See exactly how CMMC 2.0 controls map to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

60
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
62%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

CMMC 2.0 maps to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 with 62% coverage across 20 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 32 CMMC 2.0 controls identifies 12 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in CMMC 2.0: System & Communications Protection.

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

Control Mappings

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CMMC 2.0: Access Control & Identity(16 mappings)

CMMC-01Account management and provisioning
→NIST800-SC-22Architecture and provisioning for name/address resolution service
CMMC-02Access enforcement and least privilege6 targets
→NIST800-AC-2Account management
→NIST800-AC-20Use of external systems
→NIST800-AC-6Least privilege
→NIST800-AC-7Unsuccessful logon attempts
→NIST800-AT-3Role-based training
→NIST800-PE-2Physical access authorizations
CMMC-03Multi-factor authentication requirements6 targets
→NIST800-AC-2Account management
→NIST800-AC-20Use of external systems
→NIST800-AC-7Unsuccessful logon attempts
→NIST800-IA-4Identifier management
→NIST800-IA-7Cryptographic module authentication
→NIST800-IA-8Identification and authentication of non-organizational users
CMMC-06Identity proofing and verification3 targets
→NIST800-AC-2Account management
→NIST800-AC-20Use of external systems
→NIST800-AC-7Unsuccessful logon attempts

CMMC 2.0: System & Communications Protection(3 mappings)

CMMC-08Cryptographic protection of data3 targets
→NIST800-IA-7Cryptographic module authentication
→NIST800-SC-12Cryptographic key establishment and management
→NIST800-SC-13Cryptographic protection

CMMC 2.0: Risk Assessment & Management(1 mappings)

CMMC-13Risk assessment procedures
→NIST800-RA-1Policy and procedures for risk assessment

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What are the key differences between CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

CMMC 2.0 has 32 controls across its framework, while NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 covers 172 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 20 overlapping controls (62% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in CMMC 2.0: System & Communications Protection, where 5 CMMC 2.0 controls have no direct NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 equivalent.

How many controls map between CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

Of 32 total CMMC 2.0 controls, 20 map directly to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls — representing 62% coverage. The remaining 12 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping CMMC 2.0 to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

12 CMMC 2.0 controls have no direct equivalent in NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5. The highest concentration of gaps is in CMMC 2.0: System & Communications Protection with 5 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 CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

The domain with the highest gap count is CMMC 2.0: System & Communications Protection (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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