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Azure Security BenchmarkvsSOC 2

See exactly how Azure Security Benchmark controls map to SOC 2. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

12
Controls Mapped
42
Gaps Found
11%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Azure Security Benchmark maps to SOC 2 with 11% coverage across 6 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 54 Azure Security Benchmark controls identifies 48 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Identity Management.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 54 controls analysed | 723 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance(2 mappings)

ASB-01Shared responsibility model definition2 targets
→SOC2-CC4.2COSO principle 17: Evaluates and communicates deficiencies in a timely manner
→SOC2-CC7.4Responds to identified security incidents through defined procedures

Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud(2 mappings)

ASB-08Privileged access in cloud environments2 targets
→SOC2-CC6.2Prior to granting access, registration and authorization processes are established
→SOC2-CC6.3Role-based access and least privilege are enforced

Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud(2 mappings)

ASB-14Data backup and recovery in cloud2 targets
→SOC2-A1.2Environmental protections, data backups, and recovery infrastructure support availability
→SOC2-A1.3Recovery plan procedures support system recovery from failures

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(3 mappings)

ASB-22Incident response in cloud2 targets
→SOC2-CC7.4Responds to identified security incidents through defined procedures
→SOC2-CC7.5Identifies the root cause of security incidents
ASB-24Cloud change management
→SOC2-CC8.1Change management processes are in place

DevOps Security(3 mappings)

DS-2Ensure Inventory of Software Components in Code3 targets
→SOC2-P3.1Personal information is collected consistent with privacy commitments
→SOC2-P4.3Personal information is securely disposed of
→SOC2-P6.1Personal information is disclosed to third parties only as committed

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What are the key differences between Azure Security Benchmark and SOC 2?

Azure Security Benchmark has 54 controls across its framework, while SOC 2 covers 54 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 6 overlapping controls (11% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Identity Management, where 5 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct SOC 2 equivalent.

How many controls map between Azure Security Benchmark and SOC 2?

Of 54 total Azure Security Benchmark controls, 6 map directly to SOC 2 controls — representing 11% coverage. The remaining 48 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 SOC 2?

48 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct equivalent in SOC 2. 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 SOC 2?

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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