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AWS Well-Architected Security PillarvsProtective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024

See exactly how AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls map to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

21
Controls Mapped
4
Gaps Found
40%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar maps to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 with 40% coverage across 10 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 25 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls identifies 15 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Infrastructure Security.

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(5 mappings)

AWS-WA-01Shared responsibility model definition3 targets
→DSPF-GOV-6Security Accountability
→EIOPA-GL-10ICT Operations Security
→PSPF-GOV-2Management Structures and Responsibilities
AWS-WA-03Cloud risk assessment2 targets
→38.1051(a)General Security Requirements for DCMs
→39.18(a)General Security Requirements for DCOs

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

AWS-WA-08Privileged access in cloud environments3 targets
→ISM-1503Separate Privileged Operating Environments
→ISM-1507Privileged Access Limitation
→ISM-1508Privileged Access Review

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Data Protection in Cloud(9 mappings)

AWS-WA-11Data classification for cloud
→DSPF-INFO-1Information Classification
AWS-WA-12Encryption of cloud-stored data3 targets
→GLI33-4.3Data Protection and Encryption
→TISAX-IS-01ISMS Requirements
→TSSR-INFO-1Network Data Protection
AWS-WA-14Data backup and recovery in cloud3 targets
→GLI33-4.3Data Protection and Encryption
→PSPF-PERS-4Separation and Transfer
→TSSR-INFO-1Network Data Protection
AWS-WA-15Secure data deletion in cloud2 targets
→GLI33-4.3Data Protection and Encryption
→TSSR-INFO-1Network Data Protection

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

AWS-WA-21Cloud security monitoring and logging2 targets
→EIOPA-GL-11Security Monitoring
→GLI33-4.4Audit Trail and Logging
AWS-WA-22Incident response in cloud
→DSPF-GOV-5Security Investigations and Reporting

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What are the key differences between AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024?

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar has 25 controls across its framework, while Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 covers 91 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 10 overlapping controls (40% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Infrastructure Security, where 5 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls have no direct Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 equivalent.

How many controls map between AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024?

Of 25 total AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls, 10 map directly to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 controls — representing 40% 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 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024?

15 AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls have no direct equivalent in Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024. The highest concentration of gaps is in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar: Cloud Infrastructure Security 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 Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024?

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

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