Cross-Framework Mapping

ISO 27799vsMDS2 (Medical Device)

See exactly how ISO 27799 controls map to MDS2 (Medical Device). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

21
Controls Mapped
25
Gaps Found
26%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

ISO 27799 maps to MDS2 (Medical Device) with 26% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 46 ISO 27799 controls identifies 34 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Operations.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 46 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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ISO 27799: Patient Data Protection(10 mappings)

ISO27799-01ePHI access controls and authorization3 targets
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS
MDS2-Person-Node-Authentication-Authorization-Auto-Logoff-AUTH-PAUT-NAUTMDS2 Authentication + Authorization + Auto Logoff + PAUT + NAUT + AUTH + Identity Management
MDS2-Physical-Security-PLOK-Workstation-Disposal-Backup-DTBK-Disaster-RecoveryMDS2 Physical Security + PLOK + Workstation + Disposal + Backup + DTBK + Disaster Recovery
ISO27799-02ePHI encryption at rest and in transit
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS
ISO27799-03Minimum necessary standard enforcement2 targets
MDS2-Audit-Logging-AUDT-Integrity-IGAU-Cybersecurity-Risk-CYBR-MonitoringMDS2 Audit Controls + AUDT + Integrity + IGAU + Cybersecurity Risk + CYBR + Continuous Monitoring
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS
ISO27799-04Patient data de-identification procedures2 targets
MDS2-Audit-Logging-AUDT-Integrity-IGAU-Cybersecurity-Risk-CYBR-MonitoringMDS2 Audit Controls + AUDT + Integrity + IGAU + Cybersecurity Risk + CYBR + Continuous Monitoring
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS
ISO27799-05Audit trail for ePHI access2 targets
MDS2-Audit-Logging-AUDT-Integrity-IGAU-Cybersecurity-Risk-CYBR-MonitoringMDS2 Audit Controls + AUDT + Integrity + IGAU + Cybersecurity Risk + CYBR + Continuous Monitoring
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS

ISO 27799: Administrative Safeguards(6 mappings)

ISO27799-06Security management process and risk analysis
MDS2-Audit-Logging-AUDT-Integrity-IGAU-Cybersecurity-Risk-CYBR-MonitoringMDS2 Audit Controls + AUDT + Integrity + IGAU + Cybersecurity Risk + CYBR + Continuous Monitoring
ISO27799-07Workforce security and clearance procedures
MDS2-Audit-Logging-AUDT-Integrity-IGAU-Cybersecurity-Risk-CYBR-MonitoringMDS2 Audit Controls + AUDT + Integrity + IGAU + Cybersecurity Risk + CYBR + Continuous Monitoring
ISO27799-08Information access management3 targets
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS
MDS2-Person-Node-Authentication-Authorization-Auto-Logoff-AUTH-PAUT-NAUTMDS2 Authentication + Authorization + Auto Logoff + PAUT + NAUT + AUTH + Identity Management
MDS2-Physical-Security-PLOK-Workstation-Disposal-Backup-DTBK-Disaster-RecoveryMDS2 Physical Security + PLOK + Workstation + Disposal + Backup + DTBK + Disaster Recovery
ISO27799-09Security awareness and training program
MDS2-Roadmap-Third-Party-RDMP-Security-Guidance-SGUD-SBOM-Vulnerability-Disclosure-ProgrammeMDS2 Roadmap + RDMP + Third Party + Security Guidance + SGUD + SBOM + Vulnerability Disclosure + Coordinated

ISO 27799: Technical Safeguards(2 mappings)

ISO27799-12Unique user identification and authentication
MDS2-Person-Node-Authentication-Authorization-Auto-Logoff-AUTH-PAUT-NAUTMDS2 Authentication + Authorization + Auto Logoff + PAUT + NAUT + AUTH + Identity Management
ISO27799-16Transmission security and encryption
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS

ISO 27799: Physical Safeguards(2 mappings)

ISO27799-17Facility access controls2 targets
MDS2-PHI-Data-Handling-DATA-Storage-STCF-Transmission-TXCF-TXIG-Encryption-FIPSMDS2 PHI Handling + DATA + STCF Storage + TXCF Transmission + TXIG Integrity + Encryption + FIPS
MDS2-Person-Node-Authentication-Authorization-Auto-Logoff-AUTH-PAUT-NAUTMDS2 Authentication + Authorization + Auto Logoff + PAUT + NAUT + AUTH + Identity Management

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What are the key differences between ISO 27799 and MDS2 (Medical Device)?

ISO 27799 has 46 controls across its framework, while MDS2 (Medical Device) covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (26% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Operations, where 4 ISO 27799 controls have no direct MDS2 (Medical Device) equivalent.

How many controls map between ISO 27799 and MDS2 (Medical Device)?

Of 46 total ISO 27799 controls, 12 map directly to MDS2 (Medical Device) controls — representing 26% coverage. The remaining 34 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping ISO 27799 to MDS2 (Medical Device)?

34 ISO 27799 controls have no direct equivalent in MDS2 (Medical Device). The highest concentration of gaps is in Operations with 4 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 27799 and MDS2 (Medical Device)?

The domain with the highest gap count is Operations (4 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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