Cross-Framework Mapping

NIS2 Directive Implementing ActsvsISO/SAE 21434

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

20
Controls Mapped
16
Gaps Found
28%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts maps to ISO/SAE 21434 with 28% coverage across 10 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 36 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls identifies 26 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Sector Specific.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 36 controls analysed | 730 frameworks | 488K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Access Control and Authentication(9 mappings)

ICS-AC-1Role-based access control3 targets
ISO21434-12User access management and provisioning
ISO21434-14Privileged access management
ISO21434-15Access review and recertification
ICS-AC-2Authentication mechanisms
ISO21434-13Authentication and password management
ICS-AC-3Account management2 targets
ISO21434-12User access management and provisioning
ISO21434-14Privileged access management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls3 targets
ISO21434-12User access management and provisioning
ISO21434-14Privileged access management
ISO21434-15Access review and recertification

Vulnerability and Cryptography(5 mappings)

NIS2-IA-13Vulnerability Management and Disclosure
ISO21434-25Technical vulnerability management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption4 targets
ISO21434-16Cryptographic policy and key management
ISO21434-17Encryption of data at rest
ISO21434-18Encryption of data in transit
ISO21434-19Certificate management

Human Resources and Awareness(3 mappings)

NIS2-IA-16Asset Management3 targets
ISO21434-07Acceptable use of assets
ISO21434-08Information classification and labeling
ISO21434-09Asset handling procedures

Business Continuity and Crisis Management(2 mappings)

NIS2-IA-5Business Continuity Management
ISO21434-23Backup and recovery procedures
NIS2-IA-6Crisis Management Procedures
ISO21434-23Backup and recovery procedures

Network Security and Architecture(1 mappings)

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

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

NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts has 36 controls across its framework, while ISO/SAE 21434 covers 50 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 10 overlapping controls (28% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Sector Specific, where 2 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls have no direct ISO/SAE 21434 equivalent.

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

Of 36 total NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls, 10 map directly to ISO/SAE 21434 controls — representing 28% coverage. The remaining 26 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts to ISO/SAE 21434?

26 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls have no direct equivalent in ISO/SAE 21434. The highest concentration of gaps is in Sector Specific with 2 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 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts and ISO/SAE 21434?

The domain with the highest gap count is Sector Specific (2 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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