GLBAvsAWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
See exactly how GLBA controls map to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
GLBA maps to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar with 33% coverage across 4 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 12 GLBA controls identifies 8 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in GLBA: 2024-2025 Pipeline, Coordination and Cross-Mapping to Subordinate Substantive Rules.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 12 controls analysed | 702 frameworks | 342K+ cross-framework mappings
Control Mappings
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GLBA: Operationalisation through FTC Safeguards Rule, FTC Privacy Rule, SEC Reg S-P(6 mappings)
GLBA: Subchapter I (15 USC 6801-6809) Privacy and Safeguarding Obligations(1 mappings)
GLBA: 2024-2025 Pipeline, Coordination and Cross-Mapping to Subordinate Substantive Rules(1 mappings)
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What are the key differences between GLBA and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
GLBA has 12 controls across its framework, while AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar covers 89 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 4 overlapping controls (33% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in GLBA: 2024-2025 Pipeline, Coordination and Cross-Mapping to Subordinate Substantive Rules, where 3 GLBA controls have no direct AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar equivalent.
How many controls map between GLBA and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
Of 12 total GLBA controls, 4 map directly to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls — representing 33% coverage. The remaining 8 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.
What are the compliance gaps when mapping GLBA to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
8 GLBA controls have no direct equivalent in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar. The highest concentration of gaps is in GLBA: 2024-2025 Pipeline, Coordination and Cross-Mapping to Subordinate Substantive Rules with 3 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 GLBA and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
The domain with the highest gap count is GLBA: 2024-2025 Pipeline, Coordination and Cross-Mapping to Subordinate Substantive Rules (3 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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