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NIST SP 800-39vsIMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)

See exactly how NIST SP 800-39 controls map to IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

7
Controls Mapped
13
Gaps Found
35%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NIST SP 800-39 maps to IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) with 35% coverage across 7 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 20 NIST SP 800-39 controls identifies 13 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in NIST SP 800-39: Risk Framework & Governance.

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Control Mappings

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NIST SP 800-39: Risk Assessment(3 mappings)

NIST39-06Risk identification methods
IMO-CY-1.2Cyber Risk Assessment
NIST39-09Risk scenario development
IMO-CY-1.2Cyber Risk Assessment
NIST39-10Risk interdependency analysis
IMO-CY-1.2Cyber Risk Assessment

NIST SP 800-39: Risk Treatment(2 mappings)

NIST39-11Risk treatment options and selection
IMO-CY-1.3Roles and Responsibilities
NIST39-14Risk transfer and insurance
IMO-CY-1.3Roles and Responsibilities

NIST SP 800-39: Risk Monitoring & Review(2 mappings)

NIST39-18Risk register maintenance
IMO-CY-1.3Roles and Responsibilities
NIST39-19Continuous improvement of risk processes
IMO-CY-5.2Lessons Learned

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What are the key differences between NIST SP 800-39 and IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)?

NIST SP 800-39 has 20 controls across its framework, while IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) covers 12 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 7 overlapping controls (35% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in NIST SP 800-39: Risk Framework & Governance, where 5 NIST SP 800-39 controls have no direct IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) equivalent.

How many controls map between NIST SP 800-39 and IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)?

Of 20 total NIST SP 800-39 controls, 7 map directly to IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) controls — representing 35% coverage. The remaining 13 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping NIST SP 800-39 to IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)?

13 NIST SP 800-39 controls have no direct equivalent in IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2). The highest concentration of gaps is in NIST SP 800-39: Risk Framework & Governance with 5 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 NIST SP 800-39 and IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)?

The domain with the highest gap count is NIST SP 800-39: Risk Framework & Governance (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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