Control mapping is the practice of connecting a security requirement or control to the work and evidence that support it.
A useful map can show:
- Control ID, name, and intent
- Related policy or standard
- Day-to-day process
- Control owner
- Evidence source and location
- Review frequency and current status
The purpose is not to create a large spreadsheet. It is to make security explainable. A reviewer should be able to move from a control to the policy statement, responsible owner, implementation activity, and repeatable evidence without searching across disconnected tools.
Read Control Mapping Explained: How to Map Policies and Evidence to Controls.