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AWS Well-Architected Security PillarvsCISA Zero Trust Maturity Model

See exactly how AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls map to CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

26
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
52%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar maps to CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model with 52% coverage across 13 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 25 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls identifies 12 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 25 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance(3 mappings)

AWS-WA-03Cloud risk assessment3 targets
→CISA-ZT-14Vulnerability scanning and management
→CISA-ZT-16Threat intelligence integration
→CISA-ZT-17Continuous monitoring strategy

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Identity & Access in Cloud(3 mappings)

AWS-WA-06Cloud identity management
→CISA-ZT-01Account management and provisioning
AWS-WA-07Multi-factor authentication for cloud
→CISA-ZT-03Multi-factor authentication requirements
AWS-WA-08Privileged access in cloud environments
→CISA-ZT-02Access enforcement and least privilege

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Data Protection in Cloud(2 mappings)

AWS-WA-11Data classification for cloud
→CISA-ZT-15Security categorization
AWS-WA-12Encryption of cloud-stored data
→CISA-ZT-08Cryptographic protection of data

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Infrastructure Security(9 mappings)

AWS-WA-16Virtual network segmentation3 targets
→CISA-ZT-02Access enforcement and least privilege
→CISA-ZT-04Remote access controls
→CISA-ZT-05Wireless access restrictions
AWS-WA-19Image and template hardening3 targets
→CISA-ZT-23Baseline configuration establishment
→CISA-ZT-25Security impact analysis
→CISA-ZT-26System component inventory
AWS-WA-20Cloud configuration management3 targets
→CISA-ZT-23Baseline configuration establishment
→CISA-ZT-25Security impact analysis
→CISA-ZT-26System component inventory

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(3 mappings)

AWS-WA-21Cloud security monitoring and logging3 targets
→CISA-ZT-17Continuous monitoring strategy
→CISA-ZT-28Audit event logging and storage
→CISA-ZT-29Audit record review and analysis

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What are the key differences between AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model?

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar has 25 controls across its framework, while CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model covers 32 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 13 overlapping controls (52% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance, where 4 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls have no direct CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model equivalent.

How many controls map between AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model?

Of 25 total AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls, 13 map directly to CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model controls — representing 52% coverage. The remaining 12 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar to CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model?

12 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls have no direct equivalent in CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model. The highest concentration of gaps is in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance 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 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model?

The domain with the highest gap count is AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance (4 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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