FedRAMP ModeratevsPCI DSS 4.0
See exactly how FedRAMP Moderate controls map to PCI DSS 4.0. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
A reviewed coverage crosswalk for this pair is available. See which PCI DSS 4.0 controls you already evidence.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
FedRAMP Moderate maps to PCI DSS 4.0 with 82% coverage across 265 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls identifies 58 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in CP - Contingency Planning.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 323 controls analysed | 868 frameworks | 315K+ cross-framework mappings
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The FedRAMP Moderate to PCI DSS 4.0 crosswalk
The table above lists candidate mappings. A crosswalk answers the narrower question you are probably here for: which PCI DSS 4.0 controls your existing FedRAMP Moderate work already satisfies, which are real gaps, and the reasoning behind every claim so you can check it. One pair, $299, one time.
138 of 280 PCI DSS 4.0 controls are evidenced by work you have already done for FedRAMP Moderate. 142 are genuine gaps.
165 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls are evidenced by work you have already done for PCI DSS 4.0. 158 are genuine gaps.
- Every evidenced control, with the reasoning behind it
- Every gap, with what it requires
- Its level of review stated plainly, not a bare number
Why this page shows two different percentages. The 82% in the header counts how many FedRAMP Moderate controls carry at least one candidate mapping in the graph, before any review. The crosswalk percentage counts something stricter: how many PCI DSS 4.0 controls are actually evidenced, after a pass that argued against each mapping and kept only what survived. They answer different questions and they are not meant to agree.
A crosswalk narrows the work. It does not replace an audit, and your assessor may take a different view on individual controls. Mappings between frameworks are judgements, not text printed in either standard, which is why every claim in the report shows its reasoning. Questions go to support@theartofservice.com.
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What are the key differences between FedRAMP Moderate and PCI DSS 4.0?
FedRAMP Moderate has 323 controls across its framework, while PCI DSS 4.0 covers 280 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 265 overlapping controls (82% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in CP - Contingency Planning, where 12 FedRAMP Moderate controls have no direct PCI DSS 4.0 equivalent.
How many controls map between FedRAMP Moderate and PCI DSS 4.0?
Of 323 total FedRAMP Moderate controls, 265 map directly to PCI DSS 4.0 controls, representing 82% coverage. The remaining 58 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 PCI DSS 4.0?
58 FedRAMP Moderate controls have no direct equivalent in PCI DSS 4.0. The highest concentration of gaps is in CP - Contingency Planning with 12 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 PCI DSS 4.0?
The domain with the highest gap count is CP - Contingency Planning (12 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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