Cross-Framework Mapping

NIS2 Directive Implementing ActsvsMITRE D3FEND

See exactly how NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls map to MITRE D3FEND. 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 MITRE D3FEND 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 | 726 frameworks | 463K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Access Control and Authentication(9 mappings)

ICS-AC-1Role-based access control3 targets
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement
D3FEND-14Privileged access management
D3FEND-15Access review and recertification
ICS-AC-2Authentication mechanisms
D3FEND-13Authentication and password management
ICS-AC-3Account management2 targets
D3FEND-12User access management and provisioning
D3FEND-14Privileged access management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls3 targets
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement
D3FEND-14Privileged access management
D3FEND-15Access review and recertification

Vulnerability and Cryptography(5 mappings)

NIS2-IA-13Vulnerability Management and Disclosure
D3FEND-25Technical vulnerability management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption4 targets
D3FEND-16Cryptographic policy and key management
D3FEND-17Encryption of data at rest
D3FEND-18Encryption of data in transit
D3FEND-20Key lifecycle management

Human Resources and Awareness(3 mappings)

NIS2-IA-16Asset Management3 targets
D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal

Business Continuity and Crisis Management(2 mappings)

NIS2-IA-5Business Continuity Management
D3FEND-23Backup and recovery procedures
NIS2-IA-6Crisis Management Procedures
D3FEND-23Backup and recovery procedures

Network Security and Architecture(1 mappings)

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

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

NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts has 36 controls across its framework, while MITRE D3FEND covers 51 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 MITRE D3FEND equivalent.

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

Of 36 total NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls, 10 map directly to MITRE D3FEND 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 MITRE D3FEND?

26 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls have no direct equivalent in MITRE D3FEND. 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 MITRE D3FEND?

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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