Cross-Framework Mapping

OWASP ASVSvsMITRE D3FEND

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

11
Controls Mapped
3
Gaps Found
57%
Coverage

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According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

OWASP ASVS maps to MITRE D3FEND with 57% coverage across 8 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 14 OWASP ASVS controls identifies 6 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in V14 Configuration.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 14 controls analysed | 694 frameworks | 306K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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V1 Architecture and Threat Modelling(1 mappings)

OWASPASVS-1Architecture, Design and Threat Modelling (V1)
MITRE-D3FEND-Scope-MITRE-NSA-2021-CC-BY-4-0-Countermeasure-Knowledge-Graph-Companion-ATTACK-OntologyMITRE D3FEND Scope + MITRE + NSA 2021 + CC BY 4.0 + Countermeasure Knowledge Graph + Companion to ATT&CK + Ontology

V10 Malicious Code(1 mappings)

OWASPASVS-10Malicious Code Verification (V10)
MITRE-D3FEND-Harden-Tactic-Application-Credential-Message-Platform-Hardening-MFA-Encryption-Secure-BootMITRE D3FEND Harden Tactic + Application + Credential + Message + Platform + MFA + Encryption + Secure Boot

V2 Authentication(1 mappings)

OWASPASVS-2Authentication and Credential Storage (V2 + V2.4)
MITRE-D3FEND-Harden-Tactic-Application-Credential-Message-Platform-Hardening-MFA-Encryption-Secure-BootMITRE D3FEND Harden Tactic + Application + Credential + Message + Platform + MFA + Encryption + Secure Boot

V4 Access Control(1 mappings)

OWASPASVS-4Access Control (V4 + V4.3)
MITRE-D3FEND-Harden-Tactic-Application-Credential-Message-Platform-Hardening-MFA-Encryption-Secure-BootMITRE D3FEND Harden Tactic + Application + Credential + Message + Platform + MFA + Encryption + Secure Boot

V6 Cryptography at Rest(1 mappings)

OWASPASVS-6Stored Cryptography (V6)
MITRE-D3FEND-Harden-Tactic-Application-Credential-Message-Platform-Hardening-MFA-Encryption-Secure-BootMITRE D3FEND Harden Tactic + Application + Credential + Message + Platform + MFA + Encryption + Secure Boot

V7 Error Handling and Logging(1 mappings)

OWASPASVS-7Error Handling and Logging (V7)
MITRE-D3FEND-Detect-Tactic-File-Process-Network-Identifier-Message-Platform-Analysis-SIEM-EDRMITRE D3FEND Detect Tactic + File + Process + Network + Identifier + Message + Platform Analysis + SIEM + EDR

V8 Data Protection(3 mappings)

OWASPASVS-8Data Protection (V8 + V8.3)3 targets
MITRE-D3FEND-Evict-Tactic-Credential-Process-Eviction-Containment-Incident-Response-RecoveryMITRE D3FEND Evict Tactic + Credential + Process Eviction + Containment + Incident Response + Recovery
MITRE-D3FEND-Harden-Tactic-Application-Credential-Message-Platform-Hardening-MFA-Encryption-Secure-BootMITRE D3FEND Harden Tactic + Application + Credential + Message + Platform + MFA + Encryption + Secure Boot
MITRE-D3FEND-Model-Tactic-System-Inventory-Network-Mapping-Identity-Discovery-Asset-IdentificationMITRE D3FEND Model Tactic + System Inventory + Network Mapping + Identity Discovery + Asset Identification

V9 Communication(2 mappings)

OWASPASVS-9Communication Security (V9)2 targets
MITRE-D3FEND-Harden-Tactic-Application-Credential-Message-Platform-Hardening-MFA-Encryption-Secure-BootMITRE D3FEND Harden Tactic + Application + Credential + Message + Platform + MFA + Encryption + Secure Boot
MITRE-D3FEND-Isolate-Tactic-Execution-Network-Isolation-Sandboxing-Microsegmentation-DNS-FilteringMITRE D3FEND Isolate Tactic + Execution + Network Isolation + Sandboxing + Microsegmentation + DNS Filtering
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OWASP ASVS into MITRE D3FEND
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MITRE D3FEND into OWASP ASVS
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Why this page shows two different percentages. The 57% in the header counts how many OWASP ASVS controls carry at least one candidate mapping in the graph, before any review. The crosswalk percentage counts something stricter: how many MITRE D3FEND 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 OWASP ASVS and MITRE D3FEND?

OWASP ASVS has 14 controls across its framework, while MITRE D3FEND covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 8 overlapping controls (57% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in V14 Configuration, where 1 OWASP ASVS controls have no direct MITRE D3FEND equivalent.

How many controls map between OWASP ASVS and MITRE D3FEND?

Of 14 total OWASP ASVS controls, 8 map directly to MITRE D3FEND controls, representing 57% coverage. The remaining 6 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?

6 OWASP ASVS controls have no direct equivalent in MITRE D3FEND. The highest concentration of gaps is in V14 Configuration 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 OWASP ASVS and MITRE D3FEND?

The domain with the highest gap count is V14 Configuration (1 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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