HL7 FHIR Security FrameworkvsMITRE D3FEND
See exactly how HL7 FHIR Security Framework controls map to MITRE D3FEND. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
HL7 FHIR Security Framework maps to MITRE D3FEND with 43% coverage across 3 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 7 HL7 FHIR Security Framework controls identifies 4 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in FHIR Security Framework: Scope, FHIR R4/R5/R6 Versions, HL7 Specification + Security/Privacy Module.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 7 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings
Control Mappings
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FHIR Security: Audit + Provenance + Digital Signatures + AuditEvent + Resource Integrity(1 mappings)
FHIR Security: Authentication + SMART App Launch + OpenID Connect + Backend Services + Token Lifetime(1 mappings)
FHIR Security: Transport TLS + Communication + Time Keeping + Server CapabilityStatement(2 mappings)
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What are the key differences between HL7 FHIR Security Framework and MITRE D3FEND?
HL7 FHIR Security Framework has 7 controls across its framework, while MITRE D3FEND covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 3 overlapping controls (43% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in FHIR Security Framework: Scope, FHIR R4/R5/R6 Versions, HL7 Specification + Security/Privacy Module, where 1 HL7 FHIR Security Framework controls have no direct MITRE D3FEND equivalent.
How many controls map between HL7 FHIR Security Framework and MITRE D3FEND?
Of 7 total HL7 FHIR Security Framework controls, 3 map directly to MITRE D3FEND controls — representing 43% coverage. The remaining 4 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.
What are the compliance gaps when mapping HL7 FHIR Security Framework to MITRE D3FEND?
4 HL7 FHIR Security Framework controls have no direct equivalent in MITRE D3FEND. The highest concentration of gaps is in FHIR Security Framework: Scope, FHIR R4/R5/R6 Versions, HL7 Specification + Security/Privacy Module with 1 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 HL7 FHIR Security Framework and MITRE D3FEND?
The domain with the highest gap count is FHIR Security Framework: Scope, FHIR R4/R5/R6 Versions, HL7 Specification + Security/Privacy Module (1 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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