Cross-Framework Mapping

3GPP SecurityvsMITRE D3FEND

See exactly how 3GPP Security controls map to MITRE D3FEND. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

39
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
52%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

3GPP Security maps to MITRE D3FEND with 52% coverage across 16 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 31 3GPP Security controls identifies 15 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in 3GPP Security: Communications Security.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 31 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

Showing 20 of 39 mapped controls across 6 domains. Sign up to explore all 819K+ mappings across 693 frameworks.

3GPP Security: Information Security Policies(1 mappings)

3GPP-SEC-04Roles and responsibilities definition
D3FEND-04Roles and responsibilities definition

3GPP Security: Asset Management(10 mappings)

3GPP-SEC-07Acceptable use of assets3 targets
D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal
3GPP-SEC-08Information classification and labeling4 targets
D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
D3FEND-08Information classification and labeling
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal
3GPP-SEC-09Asset handling procedures3 targets
D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal

3GPP Security: Access Control(9 mappings)

3GPP-SEC-12User access management and provisioning4 targets
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement
D3FEND-12User access management and provisioning
D3FEND-14Privileged access management
D3FEND-15Access review and recertification
3GPP-SEC-13Authentication and password management4 targets
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement
D3FEND-13Authentication and password management
D3FEND-14Privileged access management
D3FEND-15Access review and recertification
3GPP-SEC-14Privileged access management
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement

+19 more mappings

Plus AI-powered gap analysis, compliance advisory, PDF exports, and cross-mapping for all 693 frameworks.

Create Free Account →

Free forever — no credit card required

Stop Paying Consultants to Read Spreadsheets

AI-powered compliance intelligence across 693 frameworks — at a fraction of consulting costs.

$0/forever

Free

  • 693 framework browser
  • Cross-framework mappings (819K+)
  • 824 compliance assessments
  • 3 AI queries & searches per day
Get Started Free
Recommended
$49/month

Professional

  • Unlimited AI Compliance Advisory
  • Unlimited full-text search
  • Framework self-assessment
  • PDF, Excel & CSV exports
Start 7-Day Free Trial →

What are the key differences between 3GPP Security and MITRE D3FEND?

3GPP Security has 31 controls across its framework, while MITRE D3FEND covers 31 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 16 overlapping controls (52% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in 3GPP Security: Communications Security, where 4 3GPP Security controls have no direct MITRE D3FEND equivalent.

How many controls map between 3GPP Security and MITRE D3FEND?

Of 31 total 3GPP Security controls, 16 map directly to MITRE D3FEND controls — representing 52% coverage. The remaining 15 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping 3GPP Security to MITRE D3FEND?

15 3GPP Security controls have no direct equivalent in MITRE D3FEND. The highest concentration of gaps is in 3GPP Security: Communications Security with 4 unmapped controls. These gaps represent areas where additional controls, policies, or documentation must be created to achieve compliance with both frameworks.

Which control domains have the most gaps between 3GPP Security and MITRE D3FEND?

The domain with the highest gap count is 3GPP Security: Communications Security (4 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

This platform provides educational compliance tools, not legal, regulatory, or professional compliance advice. Cross-framework mappings are AI-assisted interpretations and do not reproduce or replace official standards. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Consult qualified professionals for your specific compliance requirements. See our Terms of Service.