Cross-Framework Mapping

Azure Security BenchmarkvsNIS2 Directive Implementing Acts

See exactly how Azure Security Benchmark controls map to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

10
Controls Mapped
44
Gaps Found
17%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Azure Security Benchmark maps to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts with 17% coverage across 9 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 54 Azure Security Benchmark controls identifies 45 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: Identity & Access in Cloud(3 mappings)

ASB-06Cloud identity management
NIS2I-6Access Control, Asset Management, and Physical Security
ASB-07Multi-factor authentication for cloud
NIS2I-6Access Control, Asset Management, and Physical Security
ASB-08Privileged access in cloud environments
NIS2I-6Access Control, Asset Management, and Physical Security

Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud(4 mappings)

ASB-12Encryption of cloud-stored data
NIS2I-5Cyber Hygiene, Training, Cryptography, and Human Resources Security
ASB-13Data residency and sovereignty
NIS2I-5Cyber Hygiene, Training, Cryptography, and Human Resources Security
ASB-14Data backup and recovery in cloud2 targets
NIS2I-3Incident Handling Policy, Reporting Significance Criteria, and Business Continuity
NIS2I-5Cyber Hygiene, Training, Cryptography, and Human Resources Security

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security(1 mappings)

ASB-16Virtual network segmentation
NIS2I-7Network Security, Logging, Monitoring, and Vulnerability Handling

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

ASB-22Incident response in cloud
NIS2I-3Incident Handling Policy, Reporting Significance Criteria, and Business Continuity
ASB-23Cloud vulnerability management
NIS2I-7Network Security, Logging, Monitoring, and Vulnerability Handling

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What are the key differences between Azure Security Benchmark and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

Azure Security Benchmark has 54 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 9 overlapping controls (17% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Identity Management, where 5 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts equivalent.

How many controls map between Azure Security Benchmark and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

Of 54 total Azure Security Benchmark controls, 9 map directly to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls — representing 17% coverage. The remaining 45 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 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

45 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. 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 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

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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