Cross-Framework Mapping

FDA 21 CFR Part 11vsOWASP ASVS

See exactly how FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls map to OWASP ASVS. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

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Controls Mapped
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Gaps Found
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Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 maps to OWASP ASVS with 31% coverage across 4 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 13 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls identifies 9 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in 21 CFR Part 11 - Validation, Audit Trail, Operational Controls (§11.10(a) + (e) + (f)).

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Control Mappings

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21 CFR Part 11 Subpart B - Electronic Records (§11.30 Open Systems, §11.50 + §11.70 Signature Manifestations and Linking)(2 mappings)

Part11.30Controls for open systems (21 CFR §11.30)2 targets
OWASPASVS-6Stored Cryptography (V6)
OWASPASVS-9Communication Security (V9)

21 CFR Part 11 Subpart C - Electronic Signatures (§11.200 + §11.300 Components, Controls, ID Codes and Passwords)(1 mappings)

Part11.300Controls for identification codes and passwords (21 CFR §11.300)
OWASPASVS-2Authentication and Credential Storage (V2 + V2.4)

21 CFR Part 11 - Validation, Audit Trail, Operational Controls (§11.10(a) + (e) + (f))(3 mappings)

Part11.AccessAndAuthAccess control + authority + device checks (21 CFR §11.10(d) + (f) + (g) + (h))2 targets
OWASPASVS-2Authentication and Credential Storage (V2 + V2.4)
OWASPASVS-4Access Control (V4 + V4.3)
Part11.AuditTrailAudit trail requirements - secure computer-generated time-stamped (21 CFR §11.10(e))
OWASPASVS-7Error Handling and Logging (V7)

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What are the key differences between FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and OWASP ASVS?

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 has 13 controls across its framework, while OWASP ASVS covers 14 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 4 overlapping controls (31% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in 21 CFR Part 11 - Validation, Audit Trail, Operational Controls (§11.10(a) + (e) + (f)), where 2 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls have no direct OWASP ASVS equivalent.

How many controls map between FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and OWASP ASVS?

Of 13 total FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls, 4 map directly to OWASP ASVS controls — representing 31% coverage. The remaining 9 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping FDA 21 CFR Part 11 to OWASP ASVS?

9 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls have no direct equivalent in OWASP ASVS. The highest concentration of gaps is in 21 CFR Part 11 - Validation, Audit Trail, Operational Controls (§11.10(a) + (e) + (f)) with 2 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 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and OWASP ASVS?

The domain with the highest gap count is 21 CFR Part 11 - Validation, Audit Trail, Operational Controls (§11.10(a) + (e) + (f)) (2 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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