PCI DSS 4.0vsFedRAMP Moderate
See exactly how PCI DSS 4.0 controls map to FedRAMP Moderate. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
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According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
PCI DSS 4.0 maps to FedRAMP Moderate with 98% coverage across 245 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 249 PCI DSS 4.0 controls identifies 4 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in Req 3: Protect Stored Account Data.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 249 controls analysed | 686 frameworks | 309K+ cross-framework mappings
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The PCI DSS 4.0 to FedRAMP Moderate crosswalk
The table above lists candidate mappings. A crosswalk answers the narrower question you are probably here for: which FedRAMP Moderate controls your existing PCI DSS 4.0 work already satisfies, which are real gaps, and the reasoning behind every claim so you can check it. One pair, $299, one time.
165 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls are evidenced by work you have already done for PCI DSS 4.0. 158 are genuine gaps.
A sample of what the report says
Requires documented, current and communicated access control policies and procedures.
Grounded in 7.1.1 All security policies and operational procedures that are identified in Requirement 7 are: • Documented. • Kept up to date. • In use. • Known to all affected parties. Confidence high, survived the refutation pass.
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Every one of the 165 evidenced controls and 158 gaps in the report carries this much reasoning, so you can check the claim rather than take it on trust.
138 of 249 PCI DSS 4.0 controls are evidenced by work you have already done for FedRAMP Moderate. 111 are genuine gaps.
A sample of what the report says
Communications protection policy and procedures are documented, approved and reviewed on a cycle.
Grounded in SC-1 Policy and Procedures. Confidence high, survived the refutation pass.
Roles and responsibilities for performing activities in Requirement 1 are documented, assigned, and understood.
Every one of the 138 evidenced controls and 111 gaps in the report carries this much reasoning, so you can check the claim rather than take it on trust.
- Every evidenced control, with the reasoning behind it
- Every gap, with what it requires
- Its level of review stated plainly, not a bare number
Why this page shows two different percentages. The 98% in the header counts how many PCI DSS 4.0 controls carry at least one candidate mapping in the graph, before any review. The crosswalk percentage counts something stricter: how many FedRAMP Moderate controls are actually evidenced, after a pass that argued against each mapping and kept only what survived. They answer different questions and they are not meant to agree.
A crosswalk narrows the work. It does not replace an audit, and your assessor may take a different view on individual controls. Mappings between frameworks are judgements, not text printed in either standard, which is why every claim in the report shows its reasoning. Questions go to support@theartofservice.com.
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What are the key differences between PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate?
PCI DSS 4.0 has 249 controls across its framework, while FedRAMP Moderate covers 323 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 245 overlapping controls (98% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Req 3: Protect Stored Account Data, where 2 PCI DSS 4.0 controls have no direct FedRAMP Moderate equivalent.
How many controls map between PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate?
Of 249 total PCI DSS 4.0 controls, 245 map directly to FedRAMP Moderate controls, representing 98% coverage. The remaining 4 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.
What are the compliance gaps when mapping PCI DSS 4.0 to FedRAMP Moderate?
4 PCI DSS 4.0 controls have no direct equivalent in FedRAMP Moderate. The highest concentration of gaps is in Req 3: Protect Stored Account Data with 2 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 PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate?
The domain with the highest gap count is Req 3: Protect Stored Account Data (2 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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