Cross-Framework Mapping

FDA 21 CFR Part 11vsOWASP Top 10:2025

See exactly how FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls map to OWASP Top 10:2025. 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 Top 10:2025 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)).

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 13 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

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
OWASPTOP10-2A02:2025 Cryptographic Failures and Secret Management
OWASPTOP10-4A04:2025 Insecure Design and Business Logic (incl. A11 API Abuse)

21 CFR Part 11 Subpart C - Electronic Signatures (§11.200 + §11.300 Components, Controls, ID Codes and Passwords)(2 mappings)

Part11.300Controls for identification codes and passwords (21 CFR §11.300)2 targets
OWASPTOP10-2A02:2025 Cryptographic Failures and Secret Management
OWASPTOP10-7A07:2025 Identification and Authentication Failures

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
OWASPTOP10-1A01:2025 Broken Access Control
OWASPTOP10-6A06:2025 Vulnerable and Outdated Components
Part11.AuditTrailAudit trail requirements - secure computer-generated time-stamped (21 CFR §11.10(e))
OWASPTOP10-9A09:2025 Security Logging and Monitoring Failures

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What are the key differences between FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and OWASP Top 10:2025?

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 has 13 controls across its framework, while OWASP Top 10:2025 covers 10 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 Top 10:2025 equivalent.

How many controls map between FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and OWASP Top 10:2025?

Of 13 total FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls, 4 map directly to OWASP Top 10:2025 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 Top 10:2025?

9 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls have no direct equivalent in OWASP Top 10:2025. 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 Top 10:2025?

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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