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AWS Well-Architected Security PillarvsCNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation)

See exactly how AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls map to CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

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Controls Mapped
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Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar maps to CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) with 32% coverage across 8 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 25 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls identifies 17 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: Identity & Access in Cloud(3 mappings)

AWS-WA-06Cloud identity management
→DEP-2Infrastructure as Code Security
AWS-WA-07Multi-factor authentication for cloud
→RUN-A1Identity and Access Management
AWS-WA-08Privileged access in cloud environments
→RUN-A1Identity and Access Management

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

AWS-WA-12Encryption of cloud-stored data2 targets
→DIST-2Artifact Signing
→RUN-S1Data Encryption at Rest

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Infrastructure Security(2 mappings)

AWS-WA-19Image and template hardening
→DEP-4Host Suitability Validation
AWS-WA-20Cloud configuration management
→DEP-4Host Suitability Validation

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

AWS-WA-22Incident response in cloud
→RUN-O2Incident Response Automation
AWS-WA-23Cloud vulnerability management2 targets
→DIST-3Registry Security
→RUN-O2Incident Response Automation

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What are the key differences between AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar and CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation)?

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar has 25 controls across its framework, while CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) covers 20 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 8 overlapping controls (32% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance, where 5 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls have no direct CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) equivalent.

How many controls map between AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar and CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation)?

Of 25 total AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls, 8 map directly to CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) controls — representing 32% coverage. The remaining 17 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 CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation)?

17 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls have no direct equivalent in CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation). The highest concentration of gaps is in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance with 5 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 CNCF Cloud Native Security (Cloud Native Computing Foundation)?

The domain with the highest gap count is AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Governance (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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