Cross-Framework Mapping

MITRE D3FENDvsNIS2 Directive Implementing Acts

See exactly how MITRE D3FEND controls map to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

20
Controls Mapped
31
Gaps Found
29%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

MITRE D3FEND maps to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts with 29% coverage across 15 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 51 MITRE D3FEND controls identifies 36 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Technique.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 51 controls analysed | 715 frameworks | 418K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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MITRE D3FEND: Asset Management(3 mappings)

D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management

MITRE D3FEND: Access Control(9 mappings)

D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement2 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
D3FEND-12User access management and provisioning
ICS-AC-3Account management
D3FEND-13Authentication and password management
ICS-AC-2Authentication mechanisms
D3FEND-14Privileged access management3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-3Account management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
D3FEND-15Access review and recertification2 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls

MITRE D3FEND: Cryptography(4 mappings)

D3FEND-16Cryptographic policy and key management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
D3FEND-17Encryption of data at rest
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
D3FEND-18Encryption of data in transit
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
D3FEND-20Key lifecycle management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption

MITRE D3FEND: Operations Security(3 mappings)

D3FEND-23Backup and recovery procedures2 targets
NIS2-IA-5Business Continuity Management
NIS2-IA-6Crisis Management Procedures
D3FEND-25Technical vulnerability management
NIS2-IA-13Vulnerability Management and Disclosure

MITRE D3FEND: Communications Security(1 mappings)

D3FEND-27Network security management
NIS2-IA-9Network Security Measures

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What are the key differences between MITRE D3FEND and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

MITRE D3FEND has 51 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts covers 36 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 15 overlapping controls (29% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Technique, where 12 MITRE D3FEND controls have no direct NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts equivalent.

How many controls map between MITRE D3FEND and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

Of 51 total MITRE D3FEND controls, 15 map directly to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls — representing 29% 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 MITRE D3FEND to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

36 MITRE D3FEND controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. The highest concentration of gaps is in Technique 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 D3FEND and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

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

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