Cross-Framework Mapping

PTESvsOWASP ASVS

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

37
Controls Mapped
16
Gaps Found
32%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

PTES maps to OWASP ASVS with 32% coverage across 17 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 53 PTES controls identifies 36 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Post Exploitation.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 53 controls analysed | 725 frameworks | 447K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

Showing 20 of 37 mapped controls across 6 domains. Sign up to explore all 447K+ mappings across 725 frameworks.

PTES: Information Security Policies(1 mappings)

PTES-04Roles and responsibilities definition
ASVS-04Roles and responsibilities definition

PTES: Asset Management(9 mappings)

PTES-06Asset inventory and ownership3 targets
ASVS-08Information classification and labeling
ASVS-09Asset handling procedures
ASVS-10Media management and disposal
PTES-07Acceptable use of assets3 targets
ASVS-08Information classification and labeling
ASVS-09Asset handling procedures
ASVS-10Media management and disposal
PTES-08Information classification and labeling3 targets
ASVS-08Information classification and labeling
ASVS-09Asset handling procedures
ASVS-10Media management and disposal

PTES: Access Control(10 mappings)

PTES-12User access management and provisioning3 targets
ASVS-11Access control policy and enforcement
ASVS-12User access management and provisioning
ASVS-13Authentication and password management
PTES-13Authentication and password management3 targets
ASVS-11Access control policy and enforcement
ASVS-12User access management and provisioning
ASVS-13Authentication and password management
PTES-14Privileged access management
ASVS-14Privileged access management
PTES-15Access review and recertification3 targets
ASVS-11Access control policy and enforcement
ASVS-12User access management and provisioning
ASVS-13Authentication and password management

+17 more mappings

Plus AI-powered gap analysis, compliance advisory, PDF exports, and cross-mapping for all 725 frameworks.

Create Free Account →

Free forever — no credit card required

Stop Paying Consultants to Read Spreadsheets

AI-powered compliance intelligence across 725 frameworks — at a fraction of consulting costs.

$0/forever

Free

  • 725 framework browser
  • Cross-framework mappings (447K+)
  • 824 compliance assessments
  • 3 AI queries & searches per day
Get Started Free
Recommended
$49/month

Professional

  • Unlimited AI Compliance Advisory
  • Unlimited full-text search
  • Framework self-assessment
  • PDF, Excel & CSV exports
Start 7-Day Free Trial →

What are the key differences between PTES and OWASP ASVS?

PTES has 53 controls across its framework, while OWASP ASVS covers 49 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 17 overlapping controls (32% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Post Exploitation, where 4 PTES controls have no direct OWASP ASVS equivalent.

How many controls map between PTES and OWASP ASVS?

Of 53 total PTES controls, 17 map directly to OWASP ASVS controls — representing 32% coverage. The remaining 36 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping PTES to OWASP ASVS?

36 PTES controls have no direct equivalent in OWASP ASVS. The highest concentration of gaps is in Post Exploitation with 4 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 OWASP ASVS?

The domain with the highest gap count is Post Exploitation (4 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

This platform provides educational compliance tools, not legal, regulatory, or professional compliance advice. Cross-framework mappings are AI-assisted interpretations and do not reproduce or replace official standards. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Consult qualified professionals for your specific compliance requirements. See our Terms of Service.