Cross-Framework Mapping

PTESvsPCI SSF

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

5
Controls Mapped
2
Gaps Found
57%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

PTES maps to PCI SSF 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 | 330K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Pre-Engagement(1 mappings)

PTESPHASE-1Pre-Engagement Interactions and Scoping
PCI-SSF-05Roles and responsibilities definition

Intelligence Gathering(1 mappings)

PTESPHASE-2Intelligence Gathering (OSINT)
PCI-SSF-09Encryption and key management

Threat Modeling(2 mappings)

PTESPHASE-3Threat Modeling2 targets
PCI-SSF-09Encryption and key management
PCI-SSF-12Disaster recovery procedures

Vulnerability Analysis(1 mappings)

PTESPHASE-4Vulnerability Analysis
PCI-SSF-06Network security and segmentation

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What are the key differences between PTES and PCI SSF?

PTES has 7 controls across its framework, while PCI SSF covers 49 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 PCI SSF equivalent.

How many controls map between PTES and PCI SSF?

Of 7 total PTES controls, 4 map directly to PCI SSF 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 PCI SSF?

3 PTES controls have no direct equivalent in PCI SSF. 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 PCI SSF?

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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