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NIS2 DirectivevsIEC 62443

See exactly how NIS2 Directive controls map to IEC 62443. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

28
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
75%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NIS2 Directive maps to IEC 62443 with 75% coverage across 6 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 8 NIS2 Directive controls identifies 2 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Enforcement.

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Control Mappings

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Scope and Applicability(1 mappings)

NIS2D-1NIS2 Scope, Essential and Important Entities, Sectoral Coverage
→IEC62443-02System security categorization

Risk Management(11 mappings)

NIS2D-2Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures - Article 2111 targets
→IEC62443-05Security policy for operational technology
→IEC62443-07Personnel risk assessment
→IEC62443-08Electronic access perimeter management
→IEC62443-10Revocation of access procedures
→IEC62443-12Malware prevention for operational systems
→IEC62443-13Network security monitoring
→IEC62443-14System security hardening
→IEC62443-21Supply chain risk management for critical components
→IEC62443-22Configuration management for OT systems
→IEC62443-23Change management procedures
→IEC62443-24Vulnerability assessment for critical systems

Incident Reporting(4 mappings)

NIS2D-3Incident Reporting Obligations - Articles 23 and 304 targets
→IEC62443-16Incident response plan for operational disruptions
→IEC62443-17Recovery plan for critical systems
→IEC62443-18Reporting obligations to authorities
→IEC62443-20Exercises and drills for OT incidents

Supply Chain(3 mappings)

NIS2D-5Supply Chain Security - Article 21(2)(d) and 223 targets
→IEC62443-21Supply chain risk management for critical components
→IEC62443-22Configuration management for OT systems
→IEC62443-23Change management procedures

Vulnerability Management(1 mappings)

NIS2D-6Vulnerability Disclosure and CVD Programme - Article 12 and 21
→IEC62443-07Personnel risk assessment

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What are the key differences between NIS2 Directive and IEC 62443?

NIS2 Directive has 8 controls across its framework, while IEC 62443 covers 81 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 6 overlapping controls (75% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Enforcement, where 1 NIS2 Directive controls have no direct IEC 62443 equivalent.

How many controls map between NIS2 Directive and IEC 62443?

Of 8 total NIS2 Directive controls, 6 map directly to IEC 62443 controls — representing 75% coverage. The remaining 2 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 IEC 62443?

2 NIS2 Directive controls have no direct equivalent in IEC 62443. The highest concentration of gaps is in Enforcement with 1 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 IEC 62443?

The domain with the highest gap count is Enforcement (1 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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