FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council IT guidance
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Framework Domains (12)
Architecture/Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IS-XI.A.1 | Architecture and Operations Alignment |
Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IS-X.B.1 | Independent Information Security Audit |
Business Continuity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IS-VIII.A.1 | Business Continuity Integration |
Cybersecurity Assessment Tool
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IS-X.B.2 | Cybersecurity Assessment and Maturity |
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 |
Information Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IS-II.A.1 | Board Oversight of Information Security |
| IS-II.A.2 | Senior Management Responsibilities |
| IS-II.B.1 | Information Security Culture |
| IS-II.C.1 | Information Security Roles and Responsibilities |
| IS-III.A.1 | Information Security Risk Management Framework |
| IS-III.B.1 | Risk Identification |
| IS-III.B.2 | Risk Measurement and Analysis |
| IS-III.B.3 | Risk Mitigation Strategy |
| IS-III.C.1 | Risk Monitoring and Reporting |
| IS-III.D.1 | Information Security Strategy |
| IS-IV.A.1 | Inventory and Classification of Information Assets |
| IS-IV.A.2 | Data Flow Diagrams |
| IS-IV.B.1 | Identity and Access Management Program |
| IS-IV.B.2 | Authentication Controls |
| IS-IV.B.3 | Privileged Access Management |
| IS-IV.B.4 | Access Reviews and Recertification |
| IS-IV.B.5 | Joiner Mover Leaver Process |
| IS-IV.C.1 | Network Security Architecture |
| IS-IV.C.2 | Firewall Configuration and Review |
| IS-IV.C.3 | Wireless Network Security |
| IS-IV.C.4 | Remote Access Security |
| IS-IV.D.1 | Endpoint Security Controls |
| IS-IV.D.2 | Mobile Device Management |
| IS-IV.D.3 | Removable Media Controls |
| IS-IV.E.1 | Secure Software Development Lifecycle |
| IS-IV.E.2 | Application Security Testing |
| IS-IV.E.3 | Application Change Management |
| IS-IV.F.1 | Encryption Standards and Key Management |
| IS-IV.F.2 | Data in Transit Encryption |
| IS-IV.F.3 | Data at Rest Encryption |
| IS-V.A.1 | IT Operations Management |
| IS-V.A.2 | Configuration Management |
| IS-V.A.3 | Patch Management |
| IS-V.B.1 | Vulnerability Management Program |
| IS-V.B.2 | Penetration Testing |
| IS-V.C.1 | Physical and Environmental Security |
| IS-VI.A.1 | Security Logging Standards |
| IS-VI.A.2 | Security Monitoring and SIEM |
| IS-VI.A.3 | Threat Intelligence |
| IS-VI.B.1 | User Behavior Analytics |
| IS-VII.A.1 | Incident Response Program |
| IS-VII.A.2 | Incident Detection and Classification |
| IS-VII.A.3 | Incident Response Testing and Exercises |
| IS-VII.A.4 | Notification of Customers Regulators and Law Enforcement |
| IS-VIII.A.2 | Backup and Recovery |
| IS-X.A.1 | Security Awareness Training |
Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IS-XI.A.2 | Management Booklet Governance Alignment |
Outsourcing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IS-IX.A.1 | Third Party Risk Management |
| IS-IX.A.2 | Cloud Service Provider Oversight |
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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 12 domains and 78 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 78 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Information Security (46 controls), FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), FFIEC IT Examination Handbook: Incident Management & Reporting (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 627 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BCBS 239 (19% coverage), DORA (19% coverage), APRA CPS 234 (19% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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