Cross-Framework Mapping

BSI IT-GrundschutzvsNIS2 Directive

See exactly how BSI IT-Grundschutz controls map to NIS2 Directive. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

19
Controls Mapped
36
Gaps Found
22%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

BSI IT-Grundschutz maps to NIS2 Directive with 22% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 55 BSI IT-Grundschutz controls identifies 43 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 55 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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BSI IT-Grundschutz: Access Control & Identity(3 mappings)

BSI-03Multi-factor authentication requirements
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
BSI-04Remote access controls
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
BSI-05Wireless access restrictions
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21

BSI IT-Grundschutz: Risk Assessment & Management(7 mappings)

BSI-13Risk assessment procedures2 targets
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
NIS2D-6Vulnerability Disclosure and CVD Programme - Article 12 and 21
BSI-15Security categorization3 targets
NIS2D-1NIS2 Scope, Essential and Important Entities, Sectoral Coverage
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
NIS2D-6Vulnerability Disclosure and CVD Programme - Article 12 and 21
BSI-17Continuous monitoring strategy2 targets
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
NIS2D-6Vulnerability Disclosure and CVD Programme - Article 12 and 21

BSI IT-Grundschutz: Incident Response(6 mappings)

BSI-18Incident response planning and testing2 targets
NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 30
NIS2D-8Cross-Border Coordination, ENISA, CSIRTs Network, and CER Coordination
BSI-20Incident reporting and notification2 targets
NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 30
NIS2D-8Cross-Border Coordination, ENISA, CSIRTs Network, and CER Coordination
BSI-21Forensic analysis capabilities2 targets
NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 30
NIS2D-8Cross-Border Coordination, ENISA, CSIRTs Network, and CER Coordination

BSI IT-Grundschutz: Configuration Management(3 mappings)

BSI-23Baseline configuration establishment
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
BSI-24Configuration change control
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
BSI-26System component inventory
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21

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What are the key differences between BSI IT-Grundschutz and NIS2 Directive?

BSI IT-Grundschutz has 55 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (22% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection, where 6 BSI IT-Grundschutz controls have no direct NIS2 Directive equivalent.

How many controls map between BSI IT-Grundschutz and NIS2 Directive?

Of 55 total BSI IT-Grundschutz controls, 12 map directly to NIS2 Directive controls — representing 22% coverage. The remaining 43 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping BSI IT-Grundschutz to NIS2 Directive?

43 BSI IT-Grundschutz controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive. The highest concentration of gaps is in BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection with 6 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 BSI IT-Grundschutz and NIS2 Directive?

The domain with the highest gap count is BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection (6 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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