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NERC CIPvsIEC 62443

See exactly how NERC CIP controls map to IEC 62443. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

27
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
85%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NERC CIP maps to IEC 62443 with 85% coverage across 11 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 13 NERC CIP controls identifies 2 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in NERC CIP: Systems Security.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 13 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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NERC CIP: Systems Security(4 mappings)

NERC-CIP-12Malware prevention for operational systems
IEC62443-12Malware prevention for operational systems
NERC-CIP-13Network security monitoring
IEC62443-13Network security monitoring
NERC-CIP-14System security hardening2 targets
IEC62443-14System security hardening
IEC62443-22Configuration management for OT systems

NERC CIP: Incident Response & Recovery(10 mappings)

NERC-CIP-17Recovery plan for critical systems3 targets
IEC62443-16Incident response plan for operational disruptions
IEC62443-17Recovery plan for critical systems
IEC62443-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents
NERC-CIP-18Reporting obligations to authorities
IEC62443-18Reporting obligations to authorities
NERC-CIP-19Coordination with sector-specific agencies3 targets
IEC62443-16Incident response plan for operational disruptions
IEC62443-17Recovery plan for critical systems
IEC62443-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents
NERC-CIP-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents3 targets
IEC62443-16Incident response plan for operational disruptions
IEC62443-17Recovery plan for critical systems
IEC62443-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents

NERC CIP: Supply Chain & Configuration(6 mappings)

NERC-CIP-21Supply chain risk management for critical components
IEC62443-21Supply chain risk management for critical components
NERC-CIP-22Configuration management for OT systems4 targets
IEC62443-14System security hardening
IEC62443-21Supply chain risk management for critical components
IEC62443-22Configuration management for OT systems
IEC62443-23Change management procedures
NERC-CIP-23Change management procedures
IEC62443-21Supply chain risk management for critical components

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What are the key differences between NERC CIP and IEC 62443?

NERC CIP has 13 controls across its framework, while IEC 62443 covers 24 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 11 overlapping controls (85% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in NERC CIP: Systems Security, where 1 NERC CIP controls have no direct IEC 62443 equivalent.

How many controls map between NERC CIP and IEC 62443?

Of 13 total NERC CIP controls, 11 map directly to IEC 62443 controls — representing 85% coverage. The remaining 2 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 IEC 62443?

2 NERC CIP controls have no direct equivalent in IEC 62443. The highest concentration of gaps is in NERC CIP: Systems Security 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 IEC 62443?

The domain with the highest gap count is NERC CIP: Systems Security (1 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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