APRA CPS 220 Risk Management vs NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

What is the difference between APRA CPS 220 Risk Management and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

APRA CPS 220 Risk Management is a risk management framework applying in Australia, with 40 controls across 17 domains. NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 is an information security framework applying in the United States, with 1014 controls across 20 domains. They govern different subjects, so the overlap is limited to the governance requirements they share. The mapping below shows where that is.

APRA CPS 220 Risk Management40 controls

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 51014 controls

Measured coverage between these frameworks

We map controls between these two frameworks in a knowledge graph and have a person review every mapping before it is published. Below is what that review found. The figures are read live from the graph, not written by hand.

APRA CPS 220 Risk Management into NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

1.3%

13 of 1014 NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls carry evidence from APRA CPS 220 Risk Management, leaving 1001 to satisfy separately.

52 candidate mappings were examined and 0 were rejected on review, signed off 2026-08-19.

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Coverage is directional. Mapping A into B is a different measurement from B into A, because the two standards do not carry the same depth on the same subjects.

Questions people ask about APRA CPS 220 Risk Management and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

What is the difference between APRA CPS 220 Risk Management and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

APRA CPS 220 Risk Management has 40 controls while NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 has 1014 controls. Both frameworks address compliance requirements but differ in scope, focus, and applicability. Use our platform to explore the exact control-to-control mappings.

Do I need both APRA CPS 220 Risk Management and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

Whether you need both depends on your industry, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Many organizations implement multiple frameworks simultaneously. Our compliance platform helps you map controls between APRA CPS 220 Risk Management and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.

How do APRA CPS 220 Risk Management and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls map to each other?

Our platform maps controls between APRA CPS 220 Risk Management and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 at a granular level. Each mapping shows whether controls are fully aligned, partially aligned, or represent gaps. This helps you prioritize implementation when pursuing both frameworks.

Which framework should I implement first, APRA CPS 220 Risk Management or NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5?

The best starting point depends on your specific regulatory requirements, industry, and customer demands. Consider which framework is most urgently required by your stakeholders or regulators. Use our free compliance platform to run a gap analysis and determine the optimal implementation sequence.

Each framework on its own

APRA CPS 220 Risk Management

40 controls · Risk Management

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NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

1014 controls · Information Security

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Comparisons people read next

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.