Cross-Framework Mapping

OWASP MASVSvsNIS2 Directive Implementing Acts

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

19
Controls Mapped
31
Gaps Found
24%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

OWASP MASVS maps to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts with 24% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 50 OWASP MASVS controls identifies 38 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in OWASP MASVS: Information Security Policies.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 50 controls analysed | 722 frameworks | 438K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

Showing 19 of 19 mapped controls across 5 domains. Sign up to explore all 438K+ mappings across 722 frameworks.

OWASP MASVS: Asset Management(3 mappings)

MASVS-07Acceptable use of assets
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
MASVS-09Asset handling procedures
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management
MASVS-10Media management and disposal
NIS2-IA-16Asset Management

OWASP MASVS: Access Control(9 mappings)

MASVS-12User access management and provisioning3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-3Account management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
MASVS-13Authentication and password management3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-2Authentication mechanisms
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls
MASVS-14Privileged access management3 targets
ICS-AC-1Role-based access control
ICS-AC-3Account management
ICS-AC-4Physical access controls

OWASP MASVS: Cryptography(3 mappings)

MASVS-17Encryption of data at rest
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
MASVS-18Encryption of data in transit
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption
MASVS-20Key lifecycle management
NIS2-IA-14Cryptography and Encryption

OWASP MASVS: Operations Security(3 mappings)

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

OWASP MASVS: Communications Security(1 mappings)

MASVS-27Network security management
NIS2-IA-9Network Security Measures

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

OWASP MASVS has 50 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts covers 36 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (24% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in OWASP MASVS: Information Security Policies, where 5 OWASP MASVS controls have no direct NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts equivalent.

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

Of 50 total OWASP MASVS controls, 12 map directly to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts controls — representing 24% coverage. The remaining 38 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping OWASP MASVS to NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

38 OWASP MASVS controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts. The highest concentration of gaps is in OWASP MASVS: 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 MASVS and NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts?

The domain with the highest gap count is OWASP MASVS: 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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