Cross-Framework Mapping

ISO 27018:2019vsISO/SAE 21434

See exactly how ISO 27018:2019 controls map to ISO/SAE 21434. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

12
Controls Mapped
72
Gaps Found
14%
Coverage

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According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

ISO 27018:2019 maps to ISO/SAE 21434 with 14% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 84 ISO 27018:2019 controls identifies 72 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in Access control – ISO 27018:2019.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 84 controls analysed | 686 frameworks | 310K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Operations security – ISO 27018:2019(4 mappings)

iso-27018-2019::12.1Operational procedures and responsibilities
ISO21434-21Operational procedures and responsibilities
iso-27018-2019::12.2Protection from malware
ISO21434-22Protection from malware
iso-27018-2019::12.4Logging and monitoring
ISO21434-24Logging and monitoring
iso-27018-2019::12.6Technical vulnerability management
ISO21434-25Technical vulnerability management

Clause 13 – ISO 27018:2019(3 mappings)

iso-27018-2019::13.1Network security management
ISO21434-27Network security management
iso-27018-2019::13.2Information transfer
ISO21434-30Information transfer policies
iso-27018-2019::13.2.1Information transfer policies and procedures
ISO21434-30Information transfer policies

Organization of information security – ISO 27018:2019(2 mappings)

iso-27018-2019::6.1.3Contact with authorities
ISO21434-05Contact with authorities and special interest groups
iso-27018-2019::6.1.4Contact with special interest groups
ISO21434-05Contact with authorities and special interest groups

Access control – ISO 27018:2019(3 mappings)

iso-27018-2019::9.2User access management
ISO21434-12User access management and provisioning
iso-27018-2019::9.2.2User access provisioning
ISO21434-12User access management and provisioning
iso-27018-2019::9.2.3Management of privileged access rights
ISO21434-14Privileged access management
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ISO 27018:2019 into ISO/SAE 21434
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ISO/SAE 21434 into ISO 27018:2019
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Why this page shows two different percentages. The 14% in the header counts how many ISO 27018:2019 controls carry at least one candidate mapping in the graph, before any review. The crosswalk percentage counts something stricter: how many ISO/SAE 21434 controls are actually evidenced, after a pass that argued against each mapping and kept only what survived. They answer different questions and they are not meant to agree.

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What are the key differences between ISO 27018:2019 and ISO/SAE 21434?

ISO 27018:2019 has 84 controls across its framework, while ISO/SAE 21434 covers 50 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (14% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Access control – ISO 27018:2019, where 13 ISO 27018:2019 controls have no direct ISO/SAE 21434 equivalent.

How many controls map between ISO 27018:2019 and ISO/SAE 21434?

Of 84 total ISO 27018:2019 controls, 12 map directly to ISO/SAE 21434 controls, representing 14% coverage. The remaining 72 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping ISO 27018:2019 to ISO/SAE 21434?

72 ISO 27018:2019 controls have no direct equivalent in ISO/SAE 21434. The highest concentration of gaps is in Access control – ISO 27018:2019 with 13 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 ISO 27018:2019 and ISO/SAE 21434?

The domain with the highest gap count is Access control – ISO 27018:2019 (13 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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