Cross-Framework Mapping

ASD Essential Eight Maturity ModelvsFAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation

See exactly how ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls map to FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

15
Controls Mapped
42
Gaps Found
21%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model maps to FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation 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
OMAN-PRO-03Network and Endpoint Security

Multi-factor Authentication(4 mappings)

E8MM-MFA-0974ML2: MFA for unprivileged users of systems
OMAN-PRO-01Identity and Access Management
E8MM-MFA-1401ML1: MFA factors
OMAN-PRO-01Identity and Access Management
E8MM-MFA-1682ML2: Phishing-resistant MFA for systems2 targets
OMAN-PRO-01Identity and Access Management
OMAN-PRO-04Security Awareness and Training

Patch Applications(1 mappings)

E8MM-PA-ML1-1698ML1: Daily vulnerability scanning for online services
KUWAIT-GOV-03Risk Management Framework

Restrict Administrative Privileges(3 mappings)

E8MM-RAP-0445ML1: Dedicated privileged accounts
OMAN-PRO-01Identity and Access Management
E8MM-RAP-1175ML1: Block privileged accounts from internet
OMAN-PRO-01Identity and Access Management
E8MM-RAP-1647ML2: Disable after 12 months without revalidation
OMAN-PRO-01Identity and Access Management

Regular Backups(6 mappings)

E8MM-RB-1511ML1: Backups of data, applications, and settings
RBI-CYB-GOV-03Cyber Crisis Management Plan
E8MM-RB-1515ML1: Test restoration from backups2 targets
FAA-CS-4.3Recovery Capabilities
RBI-CYB-GOV-03Cyber Crisis Management Plan
E8MM-RB-1812ML1: Unprivileged users cannot access others' backups2 targets
FAA-CS-4.3Recovery Capabilities
OMAN-PRO-01Identity and Access Management
E8MM-RB-1814ML1: Unprivileged users cannot modify/delete backups
FAA-CS-4.3Recovery Capabilities

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What are the key differences between ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model and FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation?

ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model has 57 controls across its framework, while FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation covers 45 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 FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation equivalent.

How many controls map between ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model and FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation?

Of 57 total ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls, 12 map directly to FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation 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 FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation?

45 ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model controls have no direct equivalent in FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation. 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 FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation?

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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