OWASP ASVSvsNIST SP 800-137
See exactly how OWASP ASVS controls map to NIST SP 800-137. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
OWASP ASVS maps to NIST SP 800-137 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 | 723 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings
Control Mappings
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V1 Architecture and Threat Modelling(1 mappings)
V10 Malicious Code(2 mappings)
V2 Authentication(1 mappings)
V4 Access Control(1 mappings)
V6 Cryptography at Rest(1 mappings)
V7 Error Handling and Logging(1 mappings)
V8 Data Protection(2 mappings)
V9 Communication(2 mappings)
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What are the key differences between OWASP ASVS and NIST SP 800-137?
OWASP ASVS has 14 controls across its framework, while NIST SP 800-137 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 NIST SP 800-137 equivalent.
How many controls map between OWASP ASVS and NIST SP 800-137?
Of 14 total OWASP ASVS controls, 8 map directly to NIST SP 800-137 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 NIST SP 800-137?
6 OWASP ASVS controls have no direct equivalent in NIST SP 800-137. 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 NIST SP 800-137?
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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