Cross-Framework Mapping

OWASP ASVSvsMITRE D3FEND

See exactly how OWASP ASVS controls map to MITRE D3FEND. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

40
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
55%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

OWASP ASVS maps to MITRE D3FEND with 55% coverage across 17 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 31 OWASP ASVS controls identifies 14 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 31 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies(1 mappings)

ASVS-04Roles and responsibilities definition
D3FEND-04Roles and responsibilities definition

OWASP ASVS: Asset Management(10 mappings)

ASVS-08Information classification and labeling4 targets
D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
D3FEND-08Information classification and labeling
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal
ASVS-09Asset handling procedures3 targets
D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal
ASVS-10Media management and disposal3 targets
D3FEND-06Asset inventory and ownership
D3FEND-07Acceptable use of assets
D3FEND-10Media management and disposal

OWASP ASVS: Access Control(9 mappings)

ASVS-11Access control policy and enforcement3 targets
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement
D3FEND-14Privileged access management
D3FEND-15Access review and recertification
ASVS-12User access management and provisioning4 targets
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement
D3FEND-12User access management and provisioning
D3FEND-14Privileged access management
D3FEND-15Access review and recertification
ASVS-13Authentication and password management2 targets
D3FEND-11Access control policy and enforcement
D3FEND-13Authentication and password management

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What are the key differences between OWASP ASVS and MITRE D3FEND?

OWASP ASVS has 31 controls across its framework, while MITRE D3FEND covers 31 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 17 overlapping controls (55% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies, where 4 OWASP ASVS controls have no direct MITRE D3FEND equivalent.

How many controls map between OWASP ASVS and MITRE D3FEND?

Of 31 total OWASP ASVS controls, 17 map directly to MITRE D3FEND controls — representing 55% coverage. The remaining 14 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping OWASP ASVS to MITRE D3FEND?

14 OWASP ASVS controls have no direct equivalent in MITRE D3FEND. The highest concentration of gaps is in OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies with 4 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 OWASP ASVS and MITRE D3FEND?

The domain with the highest gap count is OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies (4 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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