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PCI SSFvsNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

See exactly how PCI SSF controls map to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

34
Controls Mapped
15
Gaps Found
24%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

PCI SSF maps to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 with 24% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 49 PCI SSF controls identifies 37 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in PCI SSF: Information Security Governance.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 49 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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PCI SSF: Information Security Governance(5 mappings)

PCI-SSF-03Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk3 targets
→NIST-CSF-GV.RM-03Cybersecurity risk management activities and outcomes are included in enterprise risk
→NIST-CSF-GV.RM-04Strategic direction for cybersecurity risk management is established
→NIST-CSF-GV.SC-01Cybersecurity supply chain risk management program is established
PCI-SSF-05Roles and responsibilities definition2 targets
→NIST-CSF-DE.AE-08Incidents are declared when adverse events meet defined criteria
→NIST-CSF-PR.AA-05Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined and managed

PCI SSF: Cybersecurity Controls(2 mappings)

PCI-SSF-08Application security controls
→NIST-CSF-PR.PS-06Secure software development practices are integrated throughout the SDLC
PCI-SSF-10Secure configuration standards
→NIST-CSF-PR.PS-01Configuration management practices are established and applied

PCI SSF: Operational Resilience(12 mappings)

PCI-SSF-12Disaster recovery procedures6 targets
→NIST-CSF-PR.DS-10The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use are protected
→NIST-CSF-PR.IR-03Mechanisms are implemented to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situations
→NIST-CSF-PR.IR-04Adequate resource capacity to ensure availability is maintained
→NIST-CSF-RC.RP-01The recovery portion of the incident response plan is executed
→NIST-CSF-RC.RP-06End-of-recovery is declared based on criteria and documentation
→NIST-CSF-RS.MA-05Criteria for initiating incident recovery are applied
PCI-SSF-14Critical service identification3 targets
→NIST-CSF-PR.DS-10The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use are protected
→NIST-CSF-PR.IR-03Mechanisms are implemented to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situations
→NIST-CSF-PR.IR-04Adequate resource capacity to ensure availability is maintained
PCI-SSF-15Communication and escalation procedures3 targets
→NIST-CSF-PR.DS-10The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use are protected
→NIST-CSF-PR.IR-03Mechanisms are implemented to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situations
→NIST-CSF-PR.IR-04Adequate resource capacity to ensure availability is maintained

PCI SSF: Third-Party Risk Management(1 mappings)

PCI-SSF-16Due diligence and onboarding
→NIST-CSF-GV.RM-03Cybersecurity risk management activities and outcomes are included in enterprise risk

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What are the key differences between PCI SSF and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

PCI SSF has 49 controls across its framework, while NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 covers 106 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (24% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in PCI SSF: Information Security Governance, where 3 PCI SSF controls have no direct NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 equivalent.

How many controls map between PCI SSF and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

Of 49 total PCI SSF controls, 12 map directly to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 controls — representing 24% coverage. The remaining 37 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping PCI SSF to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

37 PCI SSF controls have no direct equivalent in NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. The highest concentration of gaps is in PCI SSF: Information Security Governance with 3 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 SSF and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

The domain with the highest gap count is PCI SSF: Information Security Governance (3 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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