Cross-Framework Mapping

ISO 27018vsNIST SP 1800-32

See exactly how ISO 27018 controls map to NIST SP 1800-32. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

16
Controls Mapped
29
Gaps Found
20%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

ISO 27018 maps to NIST SP 1800-32 with 20% coverage across 9 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 45 ISO 27018 controls identifies 36 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in PII Principles.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 45 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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ISO 27018: Cloud Governance(2 mappings)

ISO27018-03Cloud risk assessment2 targets
NIST1800-32-07Personnel risk assessment
NIST1800-32-24Vulnerability assessment for critical systems

ISO 27018: Data Protection in Cloud(4 mappings)

ISO27018-11Data classification for cloud
NIST1800-32-02System security categorization
ISO27018-14Data backup and recovery in cloud3 targets
NIST1800-32-18Reporting obligations to authorities
NIST1800-32-19Coordination with sector-specific agencies
NIST1800-32-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents

ISO 27018: Cloud Infrastructure Security(5 mappings)

ISO27018-16Virtual network segmentation
NIST1800-32-13Network security monitoring
ISO27018-19Image and template hardening2 targets
NIST1800-32-14System security hardening
NIST1800-32-22Configuration management for OT systems
ISO27018-20Cloud configuration management2 targets
NIST1800-32-14System security hardening
NIST1800-32-22Configuration management for OT systems

ISO 27018: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(5 mappings)

ISO27018-21Cloud security monitoring and logging
NIST1800-32-13Network security monitoring
ISO27018-22Incident response in cloud3 targets
NIST1800-32-18Reporting obligations to authorities
NIST1800-32-19Coordination with sector-specific agencies
NIST1800-32-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents
ISO27018-24Cloud change management
NIST1800-32-23Change management procedures

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What are the key differences between ISO 27018 and NIST SP 1800-32?

ISO 27018 has 45 controls across its framework, while NIST SP 1800-32 covers 44 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 9 overlapping controls (20% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in PII Principles, where 9 ISO 27018 controls have no direct NIST SP 1800-32 equivalent.

How many controls map between ISO 27018 and NIST SP 1800-32?

Of 45 total ISO 27018 controls, 9 map directly to NIST SP 1800-32 controls — representing 20% coverage. The remaining 36 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 NIST SP 1800-32?

36 ISO 27018 controls have no direct equivalent in NIST SP 1800-32. 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 NIST SP 1800-32?

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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