Cross-Framework Mapping

NIS2 DirectivevsUAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations

See exactly how NIS2 Directive controls map to UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

12
Controls Mapped
68
Gaps Found
9%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

NIS2 Directive maps to UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations with 9% coverage across 7 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 80 NIS2 Directive controls identifies 73 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Other.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 80 controls analysed | 768 frameworks | 815K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Risk Management(4 mappings)

Art.21Functions of the SIC Specific to Personal Data2 targets
CRM-2Sanctions Compliance
MC-1Senior Management Support
Art.25Preservation of Stored Data2 targets
CRM-1AML/CFT Compliance
CRM-4Business Risk Assessment

NIS2 Directive: Access Management(2 mappings)

NIS2-07Personnel risk assessment2 targets
CRM-1AML/CFT Compliance
CRM-4Business Risk Assessment

NIS2 Directive: Systems Security(1 mappings)

NIS2-13Network security monitoring
AS-2Exchange Services

NIS2 Directive: Incident Response & Recovery(2 mappings)

NIS2-18Reporting obligations to authorities2 targets
AS-5Lending and Borrowing
MC-5Disclosure Requirements

NIS2 Directive: Supply Chain & Configuration(3 mappings)

NIS2-21Supply chain risk management for critical components
CRM-3Risk Management Framework
NIS2-24Vulnerability assessment for critical systems2 targets
CRM-1AML/CFT Compliance
CRM-4Business Risk Assessment

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What are the key differences between NIS2 Directive and UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations?

NIS2 Directive has 80 controls across its framework, while UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations covers 47 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 7 overlapping controls (9% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Other, where 17 NIS2 Directive controls have no direct UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations equivalent.

How many controls map between NIS2 Directive and UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations?

Of 80 total NIS2 Directive controls, 7 map directly to UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations controls — representing 9% coverage. The remaining 73 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 UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations?

73 NIS2 Directive controls have no direct equivalent in UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations. The highest concentration of gaps is in Other with 17 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 UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations?

The domain with the highest gap count is Other (17 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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