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FedRAMP ModeratevsNIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH

See exactly how FedRAMP Moderate controls map to NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

2
Controls Mapped
236
Gaps Found
1%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

FedRAMP Moderate maps to NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH with 1% coverage across 2 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 238 FedRAMP Moderate controls identifies 236 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Other.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 238 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Other(2 mappings)

CA-8Penetration Testing
→IR-4Incident Handling
IR-4Incident Handling
→CA-8Penetration Testing

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What are the key differences between FedRAMP Moderate and NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH?

FedRAMP Moderate has 238 controls across its framework, while NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH covers 317 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 2 overlapping controls (1% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Other, where 236 FedRAMP Moderate controls have no direct NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH equivalent.

How many controls map between FedRAMP Moderate and NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH?

Of 238 total FedRAMP Moderate controls, 2 map directly to NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH controls — representing 1% coverage. The remaining 236 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping FedRAMP Moderate to NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH?

236 FedRAMP Moderate controls have no direct equivalent in NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH. The highest concentration of gaps is in Other with 236 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 FedRAMP Moderate and NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH?

The domain with the highest gap count is Other (236 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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