FISMAvsAWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
See exactly how FISMA controls map to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
FISMA maps to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar with 25% coverage across 3 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 12 FISMA controls identifies 9 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in FISMA: Coordination with FedRAMP, EO 14028, OMB Memoranda and Status.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 12 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings
Control Mappings
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FISMA: Federal Agency Responsibilities (CIO, CISO, Program, Reporting)(5 mappings)
FISMA: National Security Systems Exclusion + CIRCIA + Zero Trust(5 mappings)
FISMA: Operationalisation via NIST 800-53 RMF + 800-171 + FIPS 199/200(8 mappings)
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What are the key differences between FISMA and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
FISMA has 12 controls across its framework, while AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar covers 89 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 3 overlapping controls (25% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in FISMA: Coordination with FedRAMP, EO 14028, OMB Memoranda and Status, where 5 FISMA controls have no direct AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar equivalent.
How many controls map between FISMA and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
Of 12 total FISMA controls, 3 map directly to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls — representing 25% 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 FISMA to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
9 FISMA controls have no direct equivalent in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar. The highest concentration of gaps is in FISMA: Coordination with FedRAMP, EO 14028, OMB Memoranda and Status 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 FISMA and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
The domain with the highest gap count is FISMA: Coordination with FedRAMP, EO 14028, OMB Memoranda and Status (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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