Cross-Framework Mapping

ASD Essential Eight Maturity ModelvsASD Information Security Manual (ISM)

See exactly how ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls map to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

46
Controls Mapped
11
Gaps Found
21%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model maps to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) with 21% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 57 ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls identifies 45 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Application Control.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 57 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings(1 mappings)

E8MM-MACRO-1672ML1: Enable macro antivirus scanning
ISM-1288Multi-Engine Antivirus

Multi-factor Authentication(15 mappings)

E8MM-MFA-0974ML2: MFA for unprivileged users of systems4 targets
ISM-1401MFA Factor Types
ISM-1504MFA for Sensitive Services
ISM-1590Credential Rotation
UK-TSA-NET-02Access Control and Authentication
E8MM-MFA-1401ML1: MFA factors4 targets
ISM-1401MFA Factor Types
ISM-1504MFA for Sensitive Services
ISM-1590Credential Rotation
UK-TSA-NET-02Access Control and Authentication
E8MM-MFA-1682ML2: Phishing-resistant MFA for systems7 targets
AEO-PS-2Security Awareness Training
CTPAT-PE-3Education and Training
DSPF-PERS-5Security Awareness and Training
ISM-1401MFA Factor Types
ISM-1504MFA for Sensitive Services
ISM-1590Credential Rotation
UK-TSA-NET-02Access Control and Authentication

Patch Applications(2 mappings)

E8MM-PA-ML1-1698ML1: Daily vulnerability scanning for online services2 targets
ISM-1698Vulnerability Scanning — Online Services
ISM-1699Vulnerability Scanning — Applications

Restrict Administrative Privileges(2 mappings)

E8MM-RAP-0445ML1: Dedicated privileged accounts2 targets
ISM-1403Account Lockout
ISM-1503Separate Privileged Operating Environments

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What are the key differences between ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model and ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model has 57 controls across its framework, while ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) covers 136 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (21% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Application Control, where 9 ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls have no direct ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) equivalent.

How many controls map between ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model and ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

Of 57 total ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls, 12 map directly to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) controls — representing 21% coverage. The remaining 45 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

45 ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls have no direct equivalent in ASD Information Security Manual (ISM). The highest concentration of gaps is in Application Control with 9 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 ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model and ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

The domain with the highest gap count is Application Control (9 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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