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54 controls

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Framework Domains (16)

Asset Management

2 controls
Controls in the Asset Management domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 2 controls
CodeTitle
AM-2Use Only Approved Services
AM-3Ensure Security of Asset Lifecycle Management

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance

5 controls

Governance of cloud security (Azure Security Benchmark)

Controls in the Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 5 controls
CodeTitle
ASB-01Shared responsibility model definition
ASB-02Cloud security policy and strategy
ASB-03Cloud risk assessment
ASB-04Regulatory compliance for cloud services
ASB-05Cloud security roles and responsibilities

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security

5 controls

Securing cloud infrastructure (Azure Security Benchmark)

Controls in the Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 5 controls
CodeTitle
ASB-16Virtual network segmentation
ASB-17Container and serverless security
ASB-18Cloud workload protection
ASB-19Image and template hardening
ASB-20Cloud configuration management

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring

5 controls

Operating and monitoring cloud securely (Azure Security Benchmark)

Controls in the Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 5 controls
CodeTitle
ASB-21Cloud security monitoring and logging
ASB-22Incident response in cloud
ASB-23Cloud vulnerability management
ASB-24Cloud change management
ASB-25Service level agreement management

Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud

5 controls

Protecting data in cloud services (Azure Security Benchmark)

Controls in the Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 5 controls
CodeTitle
ASB-11Data classification for cloud
ASB-12Encryption of cloud-stored data
ASB-13Data residency and sovereignty
ASB-14Data backup and recovery in cloud
ASB-15Secure data deletion in cloud

Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud

5 controls

Identity management in cloud environments (Azure Security Benchmark)

Controls in the Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 5 controls
CodeTitle
ASB-06Cloud identity management
ASB-07Multi-factor authentication for cloud
ASB-08Privileged access in cloud environments
ASB-09Federation and single sign-on
ASB-10API security and access tokens

Backup and Recovery

2 controls
Controls in the Backup and Recovery domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 2 controls
CodeTitle
BR-1Ensure Regular Automated Backups
BR-2Protect Backup and Recovery Data

Data Protection

3 controls
Controls in the Data Protection domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 3 controls
CodeTitle
DP-2Monitor Anomalies and Threats Targeting Sensitive Data
DP-3Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
DP-4Encrypt Data at Rest by Default

DevOps Security

2 controls
Controls in the DevOps Security domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 2 controls
CodeTitle
DS-2Ensure Inventory of Software Components in Code
DS-6Enforce Security of Workload Throughout DevOps Lifecycle

Endpoint Security

2 controls
Controls in the Endpoint Security domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 2 controls
CodeTitle
ES-1Use Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
ES-2Use Modern Anti-Malware Software

Governance and Strategy

1 controls
Controls in the Governance and Strategy domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 1 controls
CodeTitle
GS-1Align Organisation Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Identity Management

5 controls
Controls in the Identity Management domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 5 controls
CodeTitle
IM-1Use Centralised Identity and Authentication System
IM-3Manage Application Identities Securely
IM-4Authenticate Server and Services
IM-6Use Strong Authentication Controls
IM-7Restrict Resource Access Based on Conditions

Logging and Threat Detection

3 controls
Controls in the Logging and Threat Detection domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 3 controls
CodeTitle
LT-3Enable Logging for Investigation
LT-4Enable Network Logging for Investigation
LT-5Centralise Security Log Management and Analysis

Network Security

4 controls
Controls in the Network Security domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 4 controls
CodeTitle
NS-1Establish Network Segmentation Boundaries
NS-2Secure Cloud Services with Network Controls
NS-3Deploy Firewall at Edge of Enterprise Network
NS-5Deploy DDoS Protection

Posture and Vulnerability Management

2 controls
Controls in the Posture and Vulnerability Management domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 2 controls
CodeTitle
PV-2Audit and Enforce Secure Configurations
PV-5Perform Vulnerability Assessments

Privileged Access

3 controls
Controls in the Privileged Access domain of Azure Security Benchmark — 3 controls
CodeTitle
PA-1Separate and Limit Highly Privileged Users
PA-2Avoid Standing Access for User Accounts and Permissions
PA-3Manage Lifecycle of Identities and Entitlements

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Azure Security Benchmark, you already cover:

NIST SP 800-146

37%

20 controls mapped

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NIST SP 800-145

37%

20 controls mapped

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NIST SP 800-144

37%

20 controls mapped

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+ 435 more: MTCS (Singapore) (37%), ISMAP (Japan) (37%)

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Maps to 438 other frameworks

54 total controls
NIST SP 800-146
20 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
37%
NIST SP 800-145
20 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
37%
NIST SP 800-144
20 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
37%
MTCS (Singapore)
20 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
37%
ISMAP (Japan)
20 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
37%
ISO 27017
20 source controls mapped|21 target controls covered
37%
NIST SP 800-190
20 source controls mapped|19 target controls covered
37%
ISO 27018
20 source controls mapped|19 target controls covered
37%
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
20 source controls mapped|19 target controls covered
37%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
19 source controls mapped|22 target controls covered
35%
NIST Privacy Framework
15 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
28%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
15 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
28%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
14 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
26%
South Korea ISMS-P
14 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
26%
Oman National Cybersecurity Framework
13 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
24%
ISO 27001:2022
13 source controls mapped|18 target controls covered
24%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
13 source controls mapped|27 target controls covered
24%
FedRAMP Rev 5
12 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
22%
Ghana Cybersecurity Act
12 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
22%
FISMA
12 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
22%
Belgium CyberFundamentals
12 source controls mapped|18 target controls covered
22%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
12 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
22%
Saudi NCA ECC
12 source controls mapped|17 target controls covered
22%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
12 source controls mapped|17 target controls covered
22%
Spain ENS
12 source controls mapped|18 target controls covered
22%
OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
12 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
22%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
11 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
20%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
11 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
20%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
11 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
20%
NIST SP 800-171A - Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
11 source controls mapped|19 target controls covered
20%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
11 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
20%
TSA Pipeline Security
11 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
20%
PropTech Security Standards - Smart Building Cybersecurity
10 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-92
10 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-88
10 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-63-4
10 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-61
10 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-137
10 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-123
10 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment)
10 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
19%
MITRE D3FEND
10 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
19%
MITRE ATT&CK
10 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
19%
SIG (Shared Assessments)
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
UNECE WP.29 R156
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
UK PSTI Act
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
OpenSSF Scorecard
10 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
19%
SSDF (NIST)
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
OWASP MASVS
10 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
19%
ISO 27043
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
SLSA
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
OWASP SAMM
10 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
19%
ISO/SAE 21434
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
UNECE WP.29 R155
10 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
19%
OWASP ASVS
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
PTES
10 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
19%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
10 source controls mapped|15 target controls covered
19%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
10 source controls mapped|17 target controls covered
19%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
10 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
19%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
9 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
9 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
17%
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
9 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
17%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
9 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
17%
NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts
9 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
IACS Unified Requirements E26/E27 - Cyber Resilience of Ships and On-Board Systems
9 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
17%
UK Gambling Commission - Cyber Resilience Requirements
9 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
17%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
9 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
17%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
9 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
9 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
HKMA Cyber Resilience Assessment Framework (C-RAF)
9 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
9 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
17%
NIS2 Directive
9 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
17%
IEEE 1686
9 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
17%
API 1164
9 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
17%
ISO 27019
9 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
17%
NIST SP 1800-32
9 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
17%
IEC 62443
9 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
17%
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law (MDL-668)
8 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
MARS-E
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
South Korea PIPA
8 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
8 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
8 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
O-RAN WG11 Security Specification
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
OWASP Top 10:2025
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
SWIFT CSCF
8 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
15%
ISO 13485
8 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
15%
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
8 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
8 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
15%
US NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Cyber Security for Nuclear Power Plants
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
8 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
15%
NERC CIP
8 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
GAMP 5 - Good Automated Manufacturing Practice
8 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
NIST SP 800-122
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
Mexico LFPDPPP
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
Mauritius DPA
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Malaysia PDPA 2010
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
Liechtenstein DPA
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
LGPD
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP)
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
Japan AI Guidelines
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Indonesia PDP Law
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
IEEE 7000
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
Iceland Data Protection and Processing of Personal Data Act (Act No. 90/2018)
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Switzerland FADP
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Bahrain PDPL
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Connected Product Safety
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
7 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
13%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
Vietnam PDPD
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Turkey KVKK
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Uruguay DPL
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Utah Consumer Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Philippines DPA
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Philippines Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)
7 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
13%
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Texas Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
13%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
7 source controls mapped|15 target controls covered
13%
UK Data Protection Act 2018
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
PDPA Singapore
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Tennessee IPA
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
13%
POPIA
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Peru DPL
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
PDPA Thailand
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Qatar DPL
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Singapore AI Governance Framework
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
Rwanda DPL
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
13%
Virginia CDPA
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
13%
Taiwan PDPA
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Act (No. 9 of 2022)
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
Privacy Act 2020
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
13%
UK AI Regulation Framework
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
OECD AI Principles
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-66
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
MDS2 (Medical Device)
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
ISO 27799
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Monetary Authority of Singapore Technology Risk Management Guidelines
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
HKMA SPM
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
GLBA
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
PCI P2PE
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
PCI PIN Security
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
PSD2 SCA
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
SWIFT CSP
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
RBI Cybersecurity Framework for Banks
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
13%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Open Banking Security
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
OSFI B-13
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
PCI SSF
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
APRA CPS 234
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
APPI
6 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
11%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
11%
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
11%
Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018)
6 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
11%
Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD)
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
11%
Rwanda Law No. 058/2021 Relating to the Protection of Personal Data
6 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
11%
Wisconsin Data Privacy Act (SB 670)
6 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
11%
Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)
6 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
11%
Saudi PDPL
6 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
11%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
6 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
11%
Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK - Law No. 6698)
6 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
6 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
11%
Singapore Payment Services Act (PSA) - Digital Payment Token Regulation
6 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
11%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)
6 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
11%
Zambia Data Protection Act (2021)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
SOC 2
6 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
11%
Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW)
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
11%
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Cybersecurity Requirements
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
Zimbabwe Data Protection Act (2021)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
11%
Law No. 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
India DPDP Act
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
ISO 20000-1
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
11%
US ITAR and EAR - Export Control and Data Security
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
South Korea Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
HITECH Act
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Senegal Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2008-12)
5 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
9%
Poland Act on Personal Data Protection (Ustawa o ochronie danych osobowych, 2018)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Tunisia Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2004-63)
5 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
9%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Paraguay Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 6534/2020)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Peru Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 29733)
5 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
9%
Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ)
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
Panama Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 81 of 2019)
5 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
9%
Uzbekistan Law on Personal Data (No. ZRU-547)
5 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
9%
Portugal Law No. 58/2019 - Data Protection Implementation Act
5 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
9%
Proposal for a Directive on improving working conditions in platform work (COM(2023) 491)
5 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
9%
Uruguay Personal Data Protection Act (Law No. 18.331)
5 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
9%
Romania Law No. 190/2018 on Data Protection Measures (GDPR Implementation)
5 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
9%
Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022)
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
Qatar Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016)
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
9%
US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
GDPR
5 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
9%
South Africa Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
9%
UK Open Banking Standard
5 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
9%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
OWASP API Security Top 10 - 2023
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
US Executive Order 14028 - Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
ICH E6(R3) - Good Clinical Practice
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) Cyber Risk Management Code of Conduct
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Nigeria Open Banking Regulatory Framework (CBN, 2023)
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 23837 - Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
SASB Standards (ISSB Integrated)
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
SASB Standards
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
Student Privacy Pledge 2020
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Tonga Communications Act (2015) - Privacy & Data Protection
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
ISO 22739:2024 - Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Vocabulary
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
MARS-E - Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
HL7 FHIR Security Framework
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ISO 19011
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
4 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
7%
RFC 2350 - Expectations for Computer Security Incident Response (BCP 21)
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
NIST Special Publication 800-34 Revision 1, Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Italy Personal Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003, amended 2018)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
Belgium Data Protection Act (Wet van 30 juli 2018, Loi du 30 juillet 2018)
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
South Korea Korea Internet Self-Governance Organisation (KISO) Code of Ethics
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
Japan FSA Cybersecurity Guidelines for Financial Institutions
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
ITIL 4
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
FedRAMP High
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
FedRAMP Moderate
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
3 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - E-Commerce Chapter
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
GLI-33 - Gaming Laboratories International Event Wagering Systems
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 29115:2023 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) Data Model 2.0
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
3GPP 5G Security Architecture (TS 33.501)
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27006:2024
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
Law on Personal Data Protection (Official Gazette No. 42/2020)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Jordan Draft Personal Data Protection Law (2022)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Hungary Act CXII of 2011 on Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information (Info Act)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 26000:2010
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO 22320:2018
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
India CERT-In Cyber Security Directions 2022
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (Australia)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
Ukraine Law on Personal Data Protection (Law No. 2297-VI)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
South Korea Credit Information Act
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
4%
Singapore Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) - Digital Payment Token Provisions
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
FIDO2 / WebAuthn
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
SWIFT CSCF v2024
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
WCAG 2.2
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO 19650 - Organisation and Digitisation of Information about Buildings and Civil Engineering Works (BIM)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
NATO STANAG 4774 (Confidentiality Metadata Labels) and STANAG 4778 (Metadata Binding)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 31000:2018
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27005
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
NSA Guidance for Transition to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
TNFD Recommendations
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
FATF Recommendation 16 - Virtual Asset Travel Rule
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
PCAOB AS 2201 - Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22000
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 45001
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 14001
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
UK Building Safety Act 2022
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
US OFAC Sanctions Compliance Framework
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-171
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Kenya Data Protection Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Section 508 - ICT Accessibility (Revised)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Section 508 - ICT Accessibility Standards (Revised 2017)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
MiFID II / MiFIR
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises (MNE Declaration)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Samoa Telecommunications Act (2005) - Privacy & Data Protection
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NABERS - National Australian Built Environment Rating System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22317
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22318
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Myanmar Cybersecurity Law (2023)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-39
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-37
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-30
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Lloyd's of London Cyber Insurance Requirements and Underwriting Standards
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
IRM Enterprise Risk Management Framework (Institute of Risk Management)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
FSSC 22000 - Food Safety System Certification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 31000
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) - NAIC Model Act
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Online Safety Act 2023
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 45001:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 9001:2015
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 13485:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27050 - Electronic Discovery (Parts 1-4)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Bribery Act 2010
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce (1996, updated 2005)
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
OCC Heightened Standards (12 CFR Part 30, Appendix D)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 56002
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 37002:2021 - Whistleblowing Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
COBIT 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISSB Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
GRI Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (Global CBPR) Forum
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
TCFD Recommendations
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 37301
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 30401
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 55001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 9001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 37001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK ONR Cyber Security and Information Assurance (CSIA) for Nuclear Facilities
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
GHG Protocol
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
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How many controls does Azure Security Benchmark have?

Azure Security Benchmark has 54 controls organised across 16 domains. The largest domains are Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance (5 controls), Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security (5 controls), Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Azure Security Benchmark map to?

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