APRA CPS 234 vs FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between APRA CPS 234 and FedRAMP Moderate?

APRA CPS 234 is a government framework applying in Australia, with 35 controls across 17 domains. FedRAMP Moderate is a cloud security framework applying in the United States, with 238 controls across 1 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 23435 controls

FedRAMP Moderate238 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 234 into FedRAMP Moderate

5.9%

19 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls carry evidence from APRA CPS 234, leaving 304 to satisfy separately.

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

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FedRAMP Moderate into APRA CPS 234

66.7%

16 of 24 APRA CPS 234 controls carry evidence from FedRAMP Moderate, leaving 8 to satisfy separately.

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

Read the full crosswalk, including every rejected mapping →

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 234 and FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between APRA CPS 234 and FedRAMP Moderate?

APRA CPS 234 has 35 controls while FedRAMP Moderate has 238 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 234 and FedRAMP Moderate?

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 234 and FedRAMP Moderate so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.

How do APRA CPS 234 and FedRAMP Moderate controls map to each other?

Our platform maps controls between APRA CPS 234 and FedRAMP Moderate 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 234 or FedRAMP Moderate?

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 234

35 controls · Government

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FedRAMP Moderate

238 controls · Cloud Security

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Comparisons people read next

Each of these compares one of the two standards above against another it shares controls with.

APRA CPS 234 vs NIST SP 800-53 Rev 524 shared controls APRA CPS 234 vs C5 (Germany)24 shared controls APRA CPS 234 vs SOC 224 shared controls FedRAMP Moderate vs C5 (Germany)160 shared controls FedRAMP Moderate vs PCI DSS 4.0151 shared controls FedRAMP Moderate vs NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3129 shared controls

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

APRA CPS 234 vs FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between APRA CPS 234 and FedRAMP Moderate?

APRA CPS 23435 controls

FedRAMP Moderate238 controls

Measured coverage between these frameworks

APRA CPS 234 into FedRAMP Moderate

5.9%

19 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls carry evidence from APRA CPS 234, leaving 304 to satisfy separately.

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

Read the full crosswalk, including every rejected mapping →

FedRAMP Moderate into APRA CPS 234

66.7%

16 of 24 APRA CPS 234 controls carry evidence from FedRAMP Moderate, leaving 8 to satisfy separately.

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

Read the full crosswalk, including every rejected mapping →

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.