Cross-Framework Mapping

OWASP ASVSvsNIS2 Directive Implementing Acts

See exactly how OWASP ASVS controls map to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

21
Controls Mapped
28
Gaps Found
29%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

OWASP ASVS maps to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts with 29% coverage across 14 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 49 OWASP ASVS controls identifies 35 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 49 controls analysed | 722 frameworks | 438K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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OWASP ASVS: Asset Management(3 mappings)

ASVS-08Information classification and labeling
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
ASVS-09Asset handling procedures
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
ASVS-10Media management and disposal
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management

OWASP ASVS: Access Control(10 mappings)

ASVS-11Access control policy and enforcement2 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
ASVS-12User access management and provisioning3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-3Account management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
ASVS-13Authentication and password management3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-2Authentication mechanisms
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
ASVS-14Privileged access management2 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-3Account management

OWASP ASVS: Cryptography(4 mappings)

ASVS-16Cryptographic policy and key management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
ASVS-17Encryption of data at rest
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
ASVS-18Encryption of data in transit
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
ASVS-20Key lifecycle management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption

OWASP ASVS: Operations Security(3 mappings)

ASVS-23Backup and recovery procedures2 targets
NIS2-IA-5Business Continuity Management
NIS2-IA-6Crisis Management Procedures
ASVS-25Technical vulnerability management
NIS2-IA-13Vulnerability Management and Disclosure

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What are the key differences between OWASP ASVS and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

OWASP ASVS has 49 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts covers 36 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 14 overlapping controls (29% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies, where 5 OWASP ASVS controls have no direct NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts equivalent.

How many controls map between OWASP ASVS and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

Of 49 total OWASP ASVS controls, 14 map directly to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls — representing 29% coverage. The remaining 35 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 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

35 OWASP ASVS controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. The highest concentration of gaps is in OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies with 5 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 NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

The domain with the highest gap count is OWASP ASVS: Information Security Policies (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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