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NIS2 DirectivevsEU AI Act

See exactly how NIS2 Directive controls map to EU AI Act. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

16
Controls Mapped
12
Gaps Found
50%
Coverage

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According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NIS2 Directive maps to EU AI Act with 50% coverage across 14 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 28 NIS2 Directive controls identifies 52 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in NIS2 Chapter IX: Final Provisions.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 28 controls analysed | 686 frameworks | 310K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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NIS2 Chapter IV: Governance (Article 20)(1 mappings)

nis2-directive::Art.20.1Management body approves the cybersecurity risk-management measures and oversees their implementation
→EUAI-Art.17Quality management system

NIS2 Chapter IV: Cybersecurity Risk-Management Measures (Article 21)(10 mappings)

nis2-directive::Art.21.2.aPolicies on risk analysis and on information system security2 targets
→EUAI-Art.17Quality management system
→EUAI-Art.9Risk management system
nis2-directive::Art.21.2.bIncident handling
→EUAI-Art.12Record-keeping (logs)
nis2-directive::Art.21.2.eSecurity in acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling and disclosure
→EUAI-Art.17Quality management system
nis2-directive::Art.21.2.fPolicies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of the cybersecurity risk-management measures
→EUAI-Art.72Post-market monitoring by providers and post-market monitoring plan for high-risk AI systems
nis2-directive::Art.21.2.gBasic cyber hygiene practices and cybersecurity training2 targets
→EUAI-Art.15Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity
→EUAI-Art.4AI literacy
nis2-directive::Art.21.2.hPolicies and procedures on the use of cryptography and, where appropriate, encryption
→EUAI-Art.15Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity
nis2-directive::Art.21.2.iHuman resources security, access control policies and asset management
→EUAI-Art.15Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity
nis2-directive::Art.21.4Take corrective measures without undue delay on finding that the measures are not met
→EUAI-Art.20Corrective actions and duty of information

NIS2 Chapter IV: Incident Reporting (Article 23)(1 mappings)

nis2-directive::Art.23.4.bSubmit an incident notification within 72 hours, with an initial assessment and indicators of compromise
→EUAI-Art.73Reporting of serious incidents

NIS2 Chapter IV: Supply Chain Assessment, Certification and Standardisation (Articles 22, 24, 25)(1 mappings)

nis2-directive::Art.24Use certified ICT products, services and processes where the Member State requires it
→EUAI-Art.43Conformity assessment

NIS2 Chapter V: Jurisdiction and Registration(1 mappings)

nis2-directive::Art.26Establish which Member State has jurisdiction, and designate a Union representative if not established in the Union
→EUAI-Art.22Authorised representatives of providers of high-risk AI systems

NIS2 Chapter I: General Provisions(1 mappings)

nis2-directive::Art.3.4Submit and maintain entity registration information with the competent authority
→EUAI-Art.49Registration

NIS2 Chapter VII: Supervision and Enforcement(1 mappings)

nis2-directive::Art.32Cooperate with supervision: inspections, security audits, scans and requests for information and evidence
→EUAI-Art.21Cooperation with competent authorities
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Why this page shows two different percentages. The 50% in the header counts how many NIS2 Directive controls carry at least one candidate mapping in the graph, before any review. The crosswalk percentage counts something stricter: how many EU AI Act controls are actually evidenced, after a pass that argued against each mapping and kept only what survived. They answer different questions and they are not meant to agree.

A crosswalk narrows the work. It does not replace an audit, and your assessor may take a different view on individual controls. Mappings between frameworks are judgements, not text printed in either standard, which is why every claim in the report shows its reasoning. Questions go to support@theartofservice.com.

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What are the key differences between NIS2 Directive and EU AI Act?

NIS2 Directive has 28 controls across its framework, while EU AI Act covers 43 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 14 overlapping controls (50% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in NIS2 Chapter IX: Final Provisions, where 7 NIS2 Directive controls have no direct EU AI Act equivalent.

How many controls map between NIS2 Directive and EU AI Act?

Of 28 total NIS2 Directive controls, 14 map directly to EU AI Act controls, representing 50% coverage. The remaining 52 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping NIS2 Directive to EU AI Act?

52 NIS2 Directive controls have no direct equivalent in EU AI Act. The highest concentration of gaps is in NIS2 Chapter IX: Final Provisions with 7 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 and EU AI Act?

The domain with the highest gap count is NIS2 Chapter IX: Final Provisions (7 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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