Cross-Framework Mapping

FFIEC IT Examination HandbookvsNERC CIP

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

9
Controls Mapped
69
Gaps Found
12%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook maps to NERC CIP with 12% coverage across 9 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 78 FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls identifies 69 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Information Security.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 78 controls analysed | 701 frameworks | 337K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Information Security Governance(1 mappings)

FFIEC-03Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk
NERCCIP-8Supply Chain Risk Management (CIP-013)

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Cybersecurity Controls(2 mappings)

FFIEC-06Network security and segmentation
NERCCIP-5System Security Management + Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments (CIP-007 + CIP-010)
FFIEC-10Secure configuration standards
NERCCIP-5System Security Management + Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments (CIP-007 + CIP-010)

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Operational Resilience(1 mappings)

FFIEC-12Disaster recovery procedures
NERCCIP-6Incident Reporting and Response Planning + Recovery Plans (CIP-008 + CIP-009)

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

FFIEC-18Ongoing monitoring and assessment
NERCCIP-8Supply Chain Risk Management (CIP-013)
FFIEC-20Exit strategy and transition planning
NERCCIP-8Supply Chain Risk Management (CIP-013)

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

FFIEC-23Regulatory reporting requirements
NERCCIP-6Incident Reporting and Response Planning + Recovery Plans (CIP-008 + CIP-009)
FFIEC-24Customer notification procedures
NERCCIP-6Incident Reporting and Response Planning + Recovery Plans (CIP-008 + CIP-009)
FFIEC-25Post-incident review and improvement
NERCCIP-6Incident Reporting and Response Planning + Recovery Plans (CIP-008 + CIP-009)

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What are the key differences between FFIEC IT Examination Handbook and NERC CIP?

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook has 78 controls across its framework, while NERC CIP covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 9 overlapping controls (12% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Information Security, where 46 FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls have no direct NERC CIP equivalent.

How many controls map between FFIEC IT Examination Handbook and NERC CIP?

Of 78 total FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls, 9 map directly to NERC CIP controls — representing 12% coverage. The remaining 69 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 NERC CIP?

69 FFIEC IT Examination Handbook controls have no direct equivalent in NERC CIP. 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 NERC CIP?

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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