CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) vs ISO 27001:2022

What is the difference between CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) and ISO 27001:2022?

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) is a risk management framework applying in the United States (CFTC), with 39 controls across 5 domains. ISO 27001:2022 is an information security framework applying in International, with 123 controls across 11 domains. They govern different subjects, so the overlap is limited to the governance requirements they share. The mapping below shows where that is.

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49)39 controls

ISO 27001:2022123 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.

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) into ISO 27001:2022

24.7%

23 of 93 ISO 27001:2022 controls carry evidence from CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49), leaving 70 to satisfy separately.

64 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 CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) and ISO 27001:2022

What is the difference between CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) and ISO 27001:2022?

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) has 39 controls while ISO 27001:2022 has 123 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 CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) and ISO 27001:2022?

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 CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) and ISO 27001:2022 so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.

How do CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) and ISO 27001:2022 controls map to each other?

Our platform maps controls between CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) and ISO 27001:2022 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, CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) or ISO 27001:2022?

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

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49)

39 controls · Risk Management

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ISO 27001:2022

123 controls · Information 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.

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