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Azure Security BenchmarkvsNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

See exactly how Azure Security Benchmark controls map to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

26
Controls Mapped
28
Gaps Found
35%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Azure Security Benchmark maps to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 with 35% coverage across 19 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 54 Azure Security Benchmark controls identifies 35 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 54 controls analysed | 724 frameworks | 440K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Asset Management(1 mappings)

AM-2Use Only Approved Services
→NIST-CSF-ID.AM-02Inventories of software, services, and systems managed by the organization are maintained

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance(4 mappings)

ASB-01Shared responsibility model definition2 targets
→NIST-CSF-DE.AE-08Incidents are declared when adverse events meet defined criteria
→NIST-CSF-PR.AA-05Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined and managed
ASB-03Cloud risk assessment2 targets
→NIST-CSF-GV.RM-07Opportunities for improvements are identified from risk assessments
→NIST-CSF-ID.RA-09Integrity and accuracy of risk assessment results are verified

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

ASB-07Multi-factor authentication for cloud2 targets
→NIST-CSF-PR.AA-01Identities and credentials for authorized users, services, and hardware are managed
→NIST-CSF-PR.AA-02Identities are proofed and bound to credentials based on the context of interactions
ASB-08Privileged access in cloud environments
→NIST-CSF-PR.AA-05Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined and managed

Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud(3 mappings)

ASB-14Data backup and recovery in cloud3 targets
→NIST-CSF-RC.RP-01The recovery portion of the incident response plan is executed
→NIST-CSF-RC.RP-06End-of-recovery is declared based on criteria and documentation
→NIST-CSF-RS.MA-05Criteria for initiating incident recovery are applied

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security(2 mappings)

ASB-19Image and template hardening
→NIST-CSF-PR.PS-01Configuration management practices are established and applied
ASB-20Cloud configuration management
→NIST-CSF-PR.PS-01Configuration management practices are established and applied

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(4 mappings)

ASB-21Cloud security monitoring and logging
→NIST-CSF-PR.PS-04Log records are generated and made available for continuous monitoring
ASB-22Incident response in cloud3 targets
→NIST-CSF-ID.IM-04Incident response plans and other cybersecurity plans are established and maintained
→NIST-CSF-RC.RP-01The recovery portion of the incident response plan is executed
→NIST-CSF-RS.MA-01The incident response plan is executed in coordination with relevant third parties

Backup and Recovery(1 mappings)

BR-1Ensure Regular Automated Backups
→NIST-CSF-PR.DS-11Backups of data are created, protected, maintained, and tested

Data Protection(2 mappings)

DP-3Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
→NIST-CSF-PR.DS-02The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-transit are protected
DP-4Encrypt Data at Rest by Default
→NIST-CSF-PR.DS-01The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-at-rest are protected

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What are the key differences between Azure Security Benchmark and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

Azure Security Benchmark has 54 controls across its framework, while NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 covers 106 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 19 overlapping controls (35% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud, where 4 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 equivalent.

How many controls map between Azure Security Benchmark and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

Of 54 total Azure Security Benchmark controls, 19 map directly to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 controls — representing 35% coverage. The remaining 35 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 NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

35 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct equivalent in NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. The highest concentration of gaps is in Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud 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 NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0?

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

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