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NERC CIPvsAPI 1164

See exactly how NERC CIP controls map to API 1164. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

21
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
38%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NERC CIP maps to API 1164 with 38% coverage across 3 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 8 NERC CIP controls identifies 5 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Information Protection.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 8 controls analysed | 700 frameworks | 323K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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System Security and Configuration(13 mappings)

NERCCIP-5System Security Management + Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments (CIP-007 + CIP-010)13 targets
→API1164-07Remote Access
→API1164-07Remote Access
→API1164-12Incident Response
→API1164-12Incident Response
→API1164-13Business Continuity and Recovery
→API1164-13Business Continuity and Recovery
→API1164-14Physical Security
→API1164-14Physical Security
→API1164-21TSA Pipeline Security Directive Alignment
→API1164-21TSA Pipeline Security Directive Alignment
→API1164-22Configuration management for OT systems
→API1164-23Change management procedures
→API1164-24Vulnerability assessment for critical systems

Incident and Recovery(6 mappings)

NERCCIP-6Incident Reporting and Response Planning + Recovery Plans (CIP-008 + CIP-009)6 targets
→API1164-17Wireless and Field Communications
→API1164-17Wireless and Field Communications
→API1164-18Field Device Security
→API1164-18Field Device Security
→API1164-19Safety Instrumented Systems Interface
→API1164-19Safety Instrumented Systems Interface

Supply Chain Risk Management(1 mappings)

NERCCIP-8Supply Chain Risk Management (CIP-013)
→API1164-21TSA Pipeline Security Directive Alignment

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What are the key differences between NERC CIP and API 1164?

NERC CIP has 8 controls across its framework, while API 1164 covers 24 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 3 overlapping controls (38% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Information Protection, where 1 NERC CIP controls have no direct API 1164 equivalent.

How many controls map between NERC CIP and API 1164?

Of 8 total NERC CIP controls, 3 map directly to API 1164 controls — representing 38% coverage. The remaining 5 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping NERC CIP to API 1164?

5 NERC CIP controls have no direct equivalent in API 1164. The highest concentration of gaps is in Information Protection with 1 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 NERC CIP and API 1164?

The domain with the highest gap count is Information Protection (1 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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