Cross-Framework Mapping

ISO 27018vsNIS2 Directive Implementing Acts

See exactly how ISO 27018 controls map to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

8
Controls Mapped
37
Gaps Found
16%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

ISO 27018 maps to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts with 16% coverage across 7 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 45 ISO 27018 controls identifies 38 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in PII Principles.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 45 controls analysed | 700 frameworks | 323K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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ISO 27018: Data Protection in Cloud(5 mappings)

ISO27018-11Data classification for cloud
NIS2I-5Cyber Hygiene, Training, Cryptography, and Human Resources Security
ISO27018-12Encryption of cloud-stored data
NIS2I-5Cyber Hygiene, Training, Cryptography, and Human Resources Security
ISO27018-14Data backup and recovery in cloud2 targets
NIS2I-3Incident Handling Policy, Reporting Significance Criteria, and Business Continuity
NIS2I-5Cyber Hygiene, Training, Cryptography, and Human Resources Security
ISO27018-15Secure data deletion in cloud
NIS2I-5Cyber Hygiene, Training, Cryptography, and Human Resources Security

ISO 27018: Cloud Infrastructure Security(1 mappings)

ISO27018-16Virtual network segmentation
NIS2I-7Network Security, Logging, Monitoring, and Vulnerability Handling

ISO 27018: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(2 mappings)

ISO27018-22Incident response in cloud
NIS2I-3Incident Handling Policy, Reporting Significance Criteria, and Business Continuity
ISO27018-23Cloud vulnerability management
NIS2I-7Network Security, Logging, Monitoring, and Vulnerability Handling

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What are the key differences between ISO 27018 and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

ISO 27018 has 45 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 7 overlapping controls (16% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in PII Principles, where 9 ISO 27018 controls have no direct NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts equivalent.

How many controls map between ISO 27018 and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

Of 45 total ISO 27018 controls, 7 map directly to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls — representing 16% coverage. The remaining 38 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping ISO 27018 to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

38 ISO 27018 controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. The highest concentration of gaps is in PII Principles with 9 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 and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

The domain with the highest gap count is PII Principles (9 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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