Cross-Framework Mapping

FFIEC IT Examination HandbookvsHKMA SPM

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

15
Controls Mapped
63
Gaps Found
19%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook maps to HKMA SPM with 19% coverage across 15 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 78 FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls identifies 63 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Information Security.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 78 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Information Security Governance(2 mappings)

FFIEC-03Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk
HKMA-SPM-OR-RR-SA-OperationalResilienceHKMA SPM Operational Risk (OR-1), Operational Resilience (OR-2), Recovery Planning (RR-1), Outsourcing (SA-2)
FFIEC-05Roles and responsibilities definition
HKMA-SPM-CG-IC-AC-Governance-Control-AuditHKMA SPM Corporate Governance (CG-1/2/3/5/6), Internal Control (IC-1/5), Auditing (AC-G)

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Cybersecurity Controls(5 mappings)

FFIEC-06Network security and segmentation
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF
FFIEC-07Endpoint protection and detection
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF
FFIEC-08Application security controls
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF
FFIEC-09Encryption and key management
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF
FFIEC-10Secure configuration standards
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Operational Resilience(3 mappings)

FFIEC-11Business continuity planning and testing
HKMA-SPM-OR-RR-SA-OperationalResilienceHKMA SPM Operational Risk (OR-1), Operational Resilience (OR-2), Recovery Planning (RR-1), Outsourcing (SA-2)
FFIEC-12Disaster recovery procedures
HKMA-SPM-OR-RR-SA-OperationalResilienceHKMA SPM Operational Risk (OR-1), Operational Resilience (OR-2), Recovery Planning (RR-1), Outsourcing (SA-2)
FFIEC-14Critical service identification
HKMA-SPM-OR-RR-SA-OperationalResilienceHKMA SPM Operational Risk (OR-1), Operational Resilience (OR-2), Recovery Planning (RR-1), Outsourcing (SA-2)

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Third-Party Risk Management(2 mappings)

FFIEC-18Ongoing monitoring and assessment
HKMA-SPM-OR-RR-SA-OperationalResilienceHKMA SPM Operational Risk (OR-1), Operational Resilience (OR-2), Recovery Planning (RR-1), Outsourcing (SA-2)
FFIEC-20Exit strategy and transition planning
HKMA-SPM-OR-RR-SA-OperationalResilienceHKMA SPM Operational Risk (OR-1), Operational Resilience (OR-2), Recovery Planning (RR-1), Outsourcing (SA-2)

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Incident Management & Reporting(3 mappings)

FFIEC-23Regulatory reporting requirements
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF
FFIEC-24Customer notification procedures
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF
FFIEC-25Post-incident review and improvement
HKMA-SPM-TM-Technology-TM-G-1-CRAF-CoordHKMA SPM Technology Management Modules (TM-G-1 to TM-G-4, TM-E-1) + Coordination with C-RAF

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What are the key differences between FFIEC IT Examination Handbook and HKMA SPM?

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook has 78 controls across its framework, while HKMA SPM covers 11 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 15 overlapping controls (19% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Information Security, where 46 FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls have no direct HKMA SPM equivalent.

How many controls map between FFIEC IT Examination Handbook and HKMA SPM?

Of 78 total FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls, 15 map directly to HKMA SPM controls — representing 19% coverage. The remaining 63 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping FFIEC IT Examination Handbook to HKMA SPM?

63 FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls have no direct equivalent in HKMA SPM. The highest concentration of gaps is in Information Security with 46 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 FFIEC IT Examination Handbook and HKMA SPM?

The domain with the highest gap count is Information Security (46 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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