PTESvsAWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
See exactly how PTES controls map to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
PTES maps to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar with 57% coverage across 4 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 7 PTES controls identifies 3 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Reporting and Cleanup.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 7 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings
Control Mappings
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Pre-Engagement(2 mappings)
Intelligence Gathering(4 mappings)
Threat Modeling(3 mappings)
Vulnerability Analysis(2 mappings)
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What are the key differences between PTES and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
PTES has 7 controls across its framework, while AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar covers 89 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 4 overlapping controls (57% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Reporting and Cleanup, where 1 PTES controls have no direct AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar equivalent.
How many controls map between PTES and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
Of 7 total PTES controls, 4 map directly to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar controls — representing 57% coverage. The remaining 3 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.
What are the compliance gaps when mapping PTES to AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
3 PTES controls have no direct equivalent in AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar. The highest concentration of gaps is in Reporting and Cleanup 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 PTES and AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar?
The domain with the highest gap count is Reporting and Cleanup (1 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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