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Azure Security BenchmarkvsMITRE D3FEND

See exactly how Azure Security Benchmark controls map to MITRE D3FEND. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

13
Controls Mapped
12
Gaps Found
40%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Azure Security Benchmark maps to MITRE D3FEND with 40% coverage across 10 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 25 Azure Security Benchmark controls identifies 15 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security.

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

Control Mappings

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Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance(1 mappings)

ASB-01Shared responsibility model definition
D3FEND-04Roles and responsibilities definition

Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud(3 mappings)

ASB-06Cloud identity management
D3FEND-12User access management and provisioning
ASB-07Multi-factor authentication for cloud
D3FEND-13Authentication and password management
ASB-08Privileged access in cloud environments
D3FEND-14Privileged access management

Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud(6 mappings)

ASB-11Data classification for cloud
D3FEND-08Information classification and labeling
ASB-12Encryption of cloud-stored data4 targets
D3FEND-16Cryptographic policy and key management
D3FEND-17Encryption of data at rest
D3FEND-18Encryption of data in transit
D3FEND-20Key lifecycle management
ASB-14Data backup and recovery in cloud
D3FEND-23Backup and recovery procedures

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security(1 mappings)

ASB-16Virtual network segmentation
D3FEND-27Network security management

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(2 mappings)

ASB-21Cloud security monitoring and logging
D3FEND-24Logging and monitoring
ASB-23Cloud vulnerability management
D3FEND-25Technical vulnerability management

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What are the key differences between Azure Security Benchmark and MITRE D3FEND?

Azure Security Benchmark has 25 controls across its framework, while MITRE D3FEND covers 31 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 10 overlapping controls (40% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security, where 4 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct MITRE D3FEND equivalent.

How many controls map between Azure Security Benchmark and MITRE D3FEND?

Of 25 total Azure Security Benchmark controls, 10 map directly to MITRE D3FEND 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 Azure Security Benchmark to MITRE D3FEND?

15 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct equivalent in MITRE D3FEND. The highest concentration of gaps is in Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security 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 Azure Security Benchmark and MITRE D3FEND?

The domain with the highest gap count is Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security (4 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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