Azure Security BenchmarkvsISO 27799
See exactly how Azure Security Benchmark controls map to ISO 27799. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
Azure Security Benchmark maps to ISO 27799 with 13% coverage across 7 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 54 Azure Security Benchmark controls identifies 47 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Identity Management.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 54 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings
Control Mappings
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Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance(1 mappings)
Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud(2 mappings)
Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud(11 mappings)
Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(1 mappings)
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What are the key differences between Azure Security Benchmark and ISO 27799?
Azure Security Benchmark has 54 controls across its framework, while ISO 27799 covers 46 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 7 overlapping controls (13% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Identity Management, where 5 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct ISO 27799 equivalent.
How many controls map between Azure Security Benchmark and ISO 27799?
Of 54 total Azure Security Benchmark controls, 7 map directly to ISO 27799 controls — representing 13% coverage. The remaining 47 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.
What are the compliance gaps when mapping Azure Security Benchmark to ISO 27799?
47 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct equivalent in ISO 27799. The highest concentration of gaps is in Identity Management 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 Azure Security Benchmark and ISO 27799?
The domain with the highest gap count is Identity Management (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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