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MITRE ATT&CKvsNIS2 Directive Implementing Acts

See exactly how MITRE ATT&CK controls map to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

20
Controls Mapped
32
Gaps Found
27%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

MITRE ATT&CK maps to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts with 27% coverage across 14 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 52 MITRE ATT&CK controls identifies 38 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Tactic.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 52 controls analysed | 715 frameworks | 418K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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MITRE ATT&CK: Asset Management(3 mappings)

MITRE-06Asset inventory and ownership
→NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
MITRE-07Acceptable use of assets
→NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
MITRE-09Asset handling procedures
→NIS2-IA-16Asset Management

MITRE ATT&CK: Access Control(9 mappings)

MITRE-11Access control policy and enforcement2 targets
→ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
→ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
MITRE-12User access management and provisioning3 targets
→ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
→ICS-AC-3Account management
→ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
MITRE-13Authentication and password management
→ICS-AC-2Authentication mechanisms
MITRE-14Privileged access management3 targets
→ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
→ICS-AC-3Account management
→ICS-AC-4Physical access controls

MITRE ATT&CK: Cryptography(4 mappings)

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

MITRE ATT&CK: Operations Security(3 mappings)

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

MITRE ATT&CK: Communications Security(1 mappings)

MITRE-27Network security management
→NIS2-IA-9Network Security Measures

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What are the key differences between MITRE ATT&CK and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

MITRE ATT&CK has 52 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts covers 36 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 14 overlapping controls (27% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Tactic, where 12 MITRE ATT&CK controls have no direct NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts equivalent.

How many controls map between MITRE ATT&CK and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

Of 52 total MITRE ATT&CK controls, 14 map directly to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls — representing 27% 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 MITRE ATT&CK to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

38 MITRE ATT&CK controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. The highest concentration of gaps is in Tactic with 12 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 MITRE ATT&CK and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

The domain with the highest gap count is Tactic (12 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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