PCI DSS 4.0 vs FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate?

PCI DSS 4.0 is a financial services framework applying in International, with 168 controls across 12 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.

PCI DSS 4.0168 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.

FedRAMP Moderate into PCI DSS 4.0

55.4%

138 of 249 PCI DSS 4.0 controls carry evidence from FedRAMP Moderate, leaving 111 to satisfy separately.

454 candidate mappings were examined and 98 were rejected on review, signed off 2026-08-19.

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PCI DSS 4.0 into FedRAMP Moderate

51.1%

165 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls carry evidence from PCI DSS 4.0, leaving 158 to satisfy separately.

628 candidate mappings were examined and 349 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 PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate?

PCI DSS 4.0 has 168 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 PCI DSS 4.0 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 PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.

How do PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate controls map to each other?

Our platform maps controls between PCI DSS 4.0 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, PCI DSS 4.0 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

PCI DSS 4.0

168 controls · Financial Services

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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.

PCI DSS 4.0 vs FedRAMP High158 shared controls PCI DSS 4.0 vs NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE137 shared controls PCI DSS 4.0 vs NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5133 shared controls FedRAMP Moderate vs C5 (Germany)160 shared controls FedRAMP Moderate vs NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3129 shared controls FedRAMP Moderate vs ISO 27001:2022128 shared controls

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

PCI DSS 4.0 vs FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between PCI DSS 4.0 and FedRAMP Moderate?

PCI DSS 4.0168 controls

FedRAMP Moderate238 controls

Measured coverage between these frameworks

FedRAMP Moderate into PCI DSS 4.0

55.4%

138 of 249 PCI DSS 4.0 controls carry evidence from FedRAMP Moderate, leaving 111 to satisfy separately.

454 candidate mappings were examined and 98 were rejected on review, signed off 2026-08-19.

Read the full crosswalk, including every rejected mapping →

PCI DSS 4.0 into FedRAMP Moderate

51.1%

165 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls carry evidence from PCI DSS 4.0, leaving 158 to satisfy separately.

628 candidate mappings were examined and 349 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.