NERC CIPvsFFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
See exactly how NERC CIP controls map to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
NERC CIP maps to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) 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
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What are the key differences between NERC CIP and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?
NERC CIP has 8 controls across its framework, while FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) covers 49 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 FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) equivalent.
How many controls map between NERC CIP and FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?
Of 8 total NERC CIP controls, 3 map directly to FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) 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 FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?
5 NERC CIP controls have no direct equivalent in FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). 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 FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?
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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