Cross-Framework Mapping

ISO/SAE 21434vsNIS2 Directive Implementing Acts

See exactly how ISO/SAE 21434 controls map to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

20
Controls Mapped
30
Gaps Found
28%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

ISO/SAE 21434 maps to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts with 28% coverage across 14 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 50 ISO/SAE 21434 controls identifies 36 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in TARA.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 50 controls analysed | 725 frameworks | 447K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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ISO/SAE 21434: Asset Management(3 mappings)

ISO21434-07Acceptable use of assets
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
ISO21434-08Information classification and labeling
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
ISO21434-09Asset handling procedures
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management

ISO/SAE 21434: Access Control(9 mappings)

ISO21434-12User access management and provisioning3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-3Account management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
ISO21434-13Authentication and password management
ICS-AC-2Authentication mechanisms
ISO21434-14Privileged access management3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-3Account management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
ISO21434-15Access review and recertification2 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls

ISO/SAE 21434: Cryptography(4 mappings)

ISO21434-16Cryptographic policy and key management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
ISO21434-17Encryption of data at rest
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
ISO21434-18Encryption of data in transit
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
ISO21434-19Certificate management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption

ISO/SAE 21434: Operations Security(3 mappings)

ISO21434-23Backup and recovery procedures2 targets
NIS2-IA-5Business Continuity Management
NIS2-IA-6Crisis Management Procedures
ISO21434-25Technical vulnerability management
NIS2-IA-13Vulnerability Management and Disclosure

ISO/SAE 21434: Communications Security(1 mappings)

ISO21434-27Network security management
NIS2-IA-9Network Security Measures

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What are the key differences between ISO/SAE 21434 and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

ISO/SAE 21434 has 50 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts covers 36 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 14 overlapping controls (28% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in TARA, where 5 ISO/SAE 21434 controls have no direct NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts equivalent.

How many controls map between ISO/SAE 21434 and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

Of 50 total ISO/SAE 21434 controls, 14 map directly to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls — representing 28% 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/SAE 21434 to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

36 ISO/SAE 21434 controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. The highest concentration of gaps is in TARA with 5 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/SAE 21434 and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

The domain with the highest gap count is TARA (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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