UK Cyber Essentials vs FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between UK Cyber Essentials and FedRAMP Moderate?

UK Cyber Essentials is a other framework applying in the United Kingdom, with 42 controls across 6 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.

UK Cyber Essentials42 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 UK Cyber Essentials

80.6%

29 of 36 UK Cyber Essentials controls carry evidence from FedRAMP Moderate, leaving 7 to satisfy separately.

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

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UK Cyber Essentials into FedRAMP Moderate

9.3%

30 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls carry evidence from UK Cyber Essentials, leaving 293 to satisfy separately.

72 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 UK Cyber Essentials and FedRAMP Moderate

What is the difference between UK Cyber Essentials and FedRAMP Moderate?

UK Cyber Essentials has 42 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 UK Cyber Essentials 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 UK Cyber Essentials and FedRAMP Moderate so you can identify shared requirements and avoid duplicate effort.

How do UK Cyber Essentials and FedRAMP Moderate controls map to each other?

Our platform maps controls between UK Cyber Essentials 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, UK Cyber Essentials 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.

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