FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council IT guidance
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Framework Domains (5)
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (FFIEC IT Examination Handbook)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FFIEC-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| FFIEC-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| FFIEC-08 | Application security controls |
| FFIEC-09 | Encryption and key management |
| FFIEC-10 | Secure configuration standards |
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (FFIEC IT Examination Handbook)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FFIEC-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| FFIEC-22 | Incident response and containment |
| FFIEC-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| FFIEC-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| FFIEC-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (FFIEC IT Examination Handbook)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FFIEC-01 | Information security program management |
| FFIEC-02 | Board and management oversight |
| FFIEC-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| FFIEC-04 | Security policy framework |
| FFIEC-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (FFIEC IT Examination Handbook)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FFIEC-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| FFIEC-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| FFIEC-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| FFIEC-14 | Critical service identification |
| FFIEC-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (FFIEC IT Examination Handbook)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FFIEC-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| FFIEC-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| FFIEC-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| FFIEC-19 | Concentration risk management |
| FFIEC-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FFIEC IT Examination Handbook?
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 25 controls. Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council IT guidance It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does FFIEC IT Examination Handbook have?
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls), FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Information Security Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does FFIEC IT Examination Handbook map to?
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook maps to 606 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BCBS 239 (60% coverage), DORA (60% coverage), APRA CPS 234 (60% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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