Cross-Framework Mapping

IEC 62443vsNIS2 Directive

See exactly how IEC 62443 controls map to NIS2 Directive. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

28
Controls Mapped
53
Gaps Found
21%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

IEC 62443 maps to NIS2 Directive with 21% coverage across 17 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 81 IEC 62443 controls identifies 64 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in 62443-3-3 System Security Requirements.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 81 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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IEC 62443: Asset Identification & Governance(2 mappings)

IEC62443-02System security categorization
NIS2D-1NIS2 Scope, Essential and Important Entities, Sectoral Coverage
IEC62443-05Security policy for operational technology
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21

IEC 62443: Access Management(4 mappings)

IEC62443-07Personnel risk assessment2 targets
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
NIS2D-6Vulnerability Disclosure and CVD Programme - Article 12 and 21
IEC62443-08Electronic access perimeter management
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
IEC62443-10Revocation of access procedures
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21

IEC 62443: Systems Security(4 mappings)

IEC62443-11Security patch management for OT
NIS2D-6Vulnerability Disclosure and CVD Programme - Article 12 and 21
IEC62443-12Malware prevention for operational systems
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
IEC62443-13Network security monitoring
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
IEC62443-14System security hardening
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21

IEC 62443: Incident Response & Recovery(7 mappings)

IEC62443-16Incident response plan for operational disruptions2 targets
NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 30
NIS2D-8Cross-Border Coordination, ENISA, CSIRTs Network, and CER Coordination
IEC62443-17Recovery plan for critical systems2 targets
NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 30
NIS2D-8Cross-Border Coordination, ENISA, CSIRTs Network, and CER Coordination
IEC62443-18Reporting obligations to authorities
NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 30
IEC62443-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents2 targets
NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 30
NIS2D-8Cross-Border Coordination, ENISA, CSIRTs Network, and CER Coordination

IEC 62443: Supply Chain & Configuration(3 mappings)

IEC62443-21Supply chain risk management for critical components3 targets
NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 21
NIS2D-5Supply Chain Security - Article 21(2)(d) and 22
NIS2D-6Vulnerability Disclosure and CVD Programme - Article 12 and 21

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What are the key differences between IEC 62443 and NIS2 Directive?

IEC 62443 has 81 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 17 overlapping controls (21% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in 62443-3-3 System Security Requirements, where 24 IEC 62443 controls have no direct NIS2 Directive equivalent.

How many controls map between IEC 62443 and NIS2 Directive?

Of 81 total IEC 62443 controls, 17 map directly to NIS2 Directive controls — representing 21% coverage. The remaining 64 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping IEC 62443 to NIS2 Directive?

64 IEC 62443 controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive. The highest concentration of gaps is in 62443-3-3 System Security Requirements with 24 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 IEC 62443 and NIS2 Directive?

The domain with the highest gap count is 62443-3-3 System Security Requirements (24 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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