Cross-Framework Mapping

Bahrain PDPLvsASD Information Security Manual (ISM)

See exactly how Bahrain PDPL controls map to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

17
Controls Mapped
12
Gaps Found
17%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Bahrain PDPL maps to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) with 17% coverage across 5 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 29 Bahrain PDPL controls identifies 24 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 29 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Bahrain PDPL: Data Security(17 mappings)

BH-PDPL-13Encryption of personal data6 targets
ISM-0263TLS Traffic Inspection
ISM-0459Data at Rest Encryption
ISM-1139TLS Version
ISM-1369TLS Encryption Algorithm
ISM-1781Data Encryption in Transit
ISM-1917Post-Quantum Readiness
BH-PDPL-15Access control for personal data4 targets
AEO-PS-3Access Management
ISM-0520Unauthorised Device Prevention
ISM-1182Network Access Controls
UK-TSA-NET-02Access Control and Authentication
BH-PDPL-16Data breach notification requirements2 targets
ISM-1211Incident Response Plan
ISM-1228Timely Event Analysis
BH-PDPL-17Security incident response procedures2 targets
ISM-1211Incident Response Plan
ISM-1228Timely Event Analysis
BH-PDPL-18Regular security testing and assessment3 targets
ISM-0402Security Testing
ISM-0971Web Application Security Standard
ISM-1780SecDevOps

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What are the key differences between Bahrain PDPL and ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

Bahrain PDPL has 29 controls across its framework, while ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) covers 136 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 5 overlapping controls (17% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights, where 7 Bahrain PDPL controls have no direct ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) equivalent.

How many controls map between Bahrain PDPL and ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

Of 29 total Bahrain PDPL controls, 5 map directly to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) controls — representing 17% coverage. The remaining 24 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping Bahrain PDPL to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

24 Bahrain PDPL controls have no direct equivalent in ASD Information Security Manual (ISM). The highest concentration of gaps is in Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights with 7 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 Bahrain PDPL and ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)?

The domain with the highest gap count is Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights (7 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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