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Essential Eight vs NIST CSF 2.0: Australia's baseline in global terms

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0  ·  ASD Essential Eight  ·  data 2026-10-27

Australian organisations that report to overseas parents or boards often need to express their Essential Eight posture in NIST CSF 2.0 terms, and international organisations entering Australian government supply chains need the reverse. The two sit at different levels: CSF describes outcomes across governance and the whole incident lifecycle; the Essential Eight prescribes eight technical strategies, each measured at Maturity Levels One to Three through ASD's ISM controls.

Going from CSF to the Essential Eight, every E8 control is mapped or loosely related, mostly through CSF's platform security, identity and data-protection outcomes. As with ISO, many matches are only loosely related: CSF won't tell you that Office macros from the internet must be blocked, or that application control must cover drivers at ML3.

Going from the Essential Eight to CSF, most CSF outcomes are unmatched, particularly the Govern function (risk strategy, policy, oversight, supply-chain risk) and much of Identify, Detect, Respond and Recover beyond logging, incident reporting and backups.

ASD publishes no crosswalk to NIST, so the Essential Eight side of this comparison is ControlMapping's editorial mapping, by strategy.

Key takeaways

  • Report Essential Eight maturity inside a CSF profile: it maps mainly to the Protect function.
  • CSF → E8: treat each strategy's ML2 controls as specific implementation requirements under the matching CSF outcomes.
  • E8 → CSF: the governance and response outcomes are new work.

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Have NIST CSF 2.0 → need Essential Eight

126 reqs 57 mapped · 69 loosely related · 0 no mapping Open in gap view →

Of 126 ASD Essential Eight requirements, 57 map to something in NIST CSF 2.0, 69 are only loosely related, and 0 have no mapping in our data.

Essential Eight here means the ISM controls ASD tags for Maturity Levels One to Three; each row shows its levels (ML1–ML3). ASD publishes no crosswalk to other frameworks, so every match is ControlMapping editorial.

Check these: only loosely related (a shared CSF outcome, not a mapping) (69)
Essential EightRequirementMatchNIST CSF 2.0Evidence
Patch applications · 6
ISM-0304ML3 Applications other than office productivity suites, web browsers and their extensions…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02: related, not a mapping
ISM-1690ML1, ML2, ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in online services are applied within two weeks of…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02: related, not a mapping
ISM-1692ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in office productivity suites, web browsers and their extensions, email clients, PDF applications, and security products are applied within 48…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02: related, not a mapping
ISM-1700ML2, ML3 A vulnerability scanner is used at least fortnightly to identify missing patches or updates for vulnerabilities in applications other than office…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02: related, not a mapping
ISM-1901ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in office productivity suites, web browsers and their extensions, email clients, PDF applications, and security products are applied within two weeks of release when…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02: related, not a mapping
ISM-1905ML1, ML2, ML3 Online services that are no longer supported by vendors are removedLoosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02: related, not a mapping
Patch operating systems · 10
ISM-1407ML3 The latest release, or the previous release, of operating systems are usedLoosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1694ML1, ML2, ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in operating systems of internet-facing servers and internet-facing network devices are applied within two weeks…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1696ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in operating systems of workstations, non-internet-facing servers and non-internet-facing network devices are applied within 48 hours of…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1697ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in drivers are applied within one month of release…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1703ML3 A vulnerability scanner is used at least fortnightly to identify missing patches or updates for vulnerabilities in driversLoosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1879ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in drivers are applied within 48 hours of release…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1900ML3 A vulnerability scanner is used at least fortnightly to identify missing patches or updates for vulnerabilities in firmwareLoosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1902ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in operating systems of workstations, non-internet-facing servers and non-internet-facing network devices are applied within one month of…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1903ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in firmware are applied within 48 hours of release…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1904ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in firmware are applied within one month of release…Loosely relatedID.RA-01PR.PS-02PR.PS-03Only shares CSF ID.RA-01, PR.PS-02, PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
Multi-factor authentication · 9
ISM-1505ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate human users of data repositoriesLoosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1680ML1, ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication (where available) is used to authenticate human users to…Loosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1681ML1, ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate customers to online customer…Loosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1682ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication used for authenticating human users of systems is…Loosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1873ML2 Multi-factor authentication used for authenticating customers of online customer services provides a…Loosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1874ML3 Multi-factor authentication used for authenticating customers of online customer services is phishing-resistantLoosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1892ML1, ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate human users to their organisation’s online customer services that…Loosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1893ML1, ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate human users to third-party online customer services that process…Loosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1894ML3 Multi-factor authentication used for authenticating human users of data repositories is…Loosely relatedPR.AA-03Only shares CSF PR.AA-03: related, not a mapping
Restrict administrative privileges · 11
ISM-1649ML3 Just-in-time administration is used for the administration of systems and their resourcesLoosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1650ML2, ML3 Privileged user account and security group management events are centrally loggedLoosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1685ML2, ML3 Credentials for break glass accounts, local administrator accounts and service accounts…Loosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1686ML3 Credential Guard functionality is enabledLoosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1687ML2, ML3 Privileged operating environments are not virtualised within unprivileged operating…Loosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1688ML1, ML2, ML3 Unprivileged user accounts cannot be used to log on to privileged operating environmentsLoosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1689ML1, ML2, ML3 Privileged user accounts (excluding local administrator accounts) cannot be used to log…Loosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1861ML3 Local Security Authority protection functionality is enabledLoosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1883ML1, ML2, ML3 Privileged user accounts explicitly authorised to access online services are strictly…Loosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1897ML3 Remote Credential Guard functionality is enabledLoosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1898ML3 Secure Admin Workstations are used in the performance of administrative activitiesLoosely relatedPR.AA-05Only shares CSF PR.AA-05: related, not a mapping
Application control · 5
ISM-1582ML2, ML3 Application control rulesets are validated at least annuallyLoosely relatedPR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1656ML3 Application control is implemented on non-internet-facing serversLoosely relatedPR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1658ML3 Application control restricts the execution of drivers to an organisation-approved setLoosely relatedPR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1659ML3 Microsoft’s vulnerable driver blocklist is implementedLoosely relatedPR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1871ML2, ML3 Application control is applied to all locations other than user profiles and temporary…Loosely relatedPR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
Restrict Microsoft Office macros · 10
ISM-1487ML3 Only privileged human users responsible for checking that Microsoft Office macros are…Loosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1489ML1, ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office macro security settings cannot be changed by human usersLoosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1671ML1, ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office macros are disabled for human users that do not have a demonstrated…Loosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1672ML1, ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office macro antivirus scanning is enabledLoosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1673ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office macros are blocked from making Win32 API callsLoosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1674ML3 Only Microsoft Office macros running from within a sandboxed environment, a Trusted…Loosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1675ML3 Microsoft Office macros digitally signed by an untrusted publisher cannot be enabled…Loosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1676ML3 Microsoft Office’s list of trusted publishers is validated at least annuallyLoosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1890ML3 Microsoft Office macros are checked to ensure they are free of malicious code before…Loosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
ISM-1891ML3 Microsoft Office macros digitally signed by signatures other than V3 signatures cannot…Loosely relatedPR.PS-01PR.PS-05Only shares CSF PR.PS-01, PR.PS-05: related, not a mapping
User application hardening · 13
ISM-1485ML1, ML2, ML3 Web browsers do not process web advertisements from the internetLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1486ML1, ML2, ML3 Web browsers do not process Java from the internetLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1542ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office is configured to prevent activation of Object Linking and Embedding…Loosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1622ML3 PowerShell is configured to use Constrained Language ModeLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1655ML3 .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) is disabled or removedLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1667ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office is blocked from creating child processesLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1668ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office is blocked from creating executable contentLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1669ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office is blocked from injecting code into other processesLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1670ML2, ML3 PDF applications are blocked from creating child processesLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1823ML2, ML3 Office productivity suite security settings cannot be changed by human usersLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1824ML2, ML3 PDF application security settings cannot be changed by human usersLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1889ML2, ML3 Command line process creation events are centrally loggedLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
ISM-1896ML3 Memory integrity functionality is enabledLoosely relatedPR.PS-01Only shares CSF PR.PS-01: related, not a mapping
Regular backups · 5
ISM-1705ML2, ML3 Privileged user accounts (excluding backup administrator accounts) cannot access…Loosely relatedPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Only shares CSF PR.DS-11, RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1706ML3 Privileged user accounts (excluding backup administrator accounts) cannot access their…Loosely relatedPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Only shares CSF PR.DS-11, RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1708ML3 Backup administrator accounts are prevented from modifying and deleting backups during…Loosely relatedPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Only shares CSF PR.DS-11, RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1812ML1, ML2, ML3 Unprivileged user accounts cannot access backups belonging to other user accountsLoosely relatedPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Only shares CSF PR.DS-11, RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping
ISM-1813ML3 Unprivileged user accounts cannot access their own backupsLoosely relatedPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Only shares CSF PR.DS-11, RC.RP-03: related, not a mapping
Mapped (57)
Essential EightRequirementMatchNIST CSF 2.0Evidence
Patch applications · 6
ISM-1691ML1, ML2 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in office productivity suites, web browsers and their extensions, email clients, PDF applications, and security products are applied within two weeks of releaseEditorialPR.PS-02Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
ISM-1693ML2, ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in applications other…EditorialPR.PS-02Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
ISM-1698ML1, ML2, ML3 A vulnerability scanner is used at least daily to identify missing patches or updates for vulnerabilities in online…EditorialID.RA-01ID.RA-08Same topic: Vulnerability Mgmt (editorial pick)
ISM-1699ML1, ML2, ML3 A vulnerability scanner is used at least weekly to identify missing patches or updates…EditorialID.RA-01ID.RA-08Same topic: Vulnerability Mgmt (editorial pick)
ISM-1704ML1, ML2, ML3 Office productivity suites, web browsers and their extensions, email clients, PDF…EditorialPR.PS-02Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
ISM-1876ML1, ML2, ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in online services are applied within 48 hours of…EditorialPR.PS-02Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
Patch applications & Patch operating systems · 2
ISM-1807ML1, ML2, ML3 An automated method of asset discovery is used at least fortnightly to support the…EditorialID.AM-01ID.AM-02ID.AM-04+3Same topic: Asset Management (editorial pick)
ISM-1808ML1, ML2, ML3 A vulnerability scanner with an up-to-date vulnerability database is used for…EditorialID.RA-01ID.RA-08Same topic: Vulnerability Mgmt (editorial pick)
Patch operating systems · 5
ISM-1501ML1, ML2, ML3 Operating systems that are no longer supported by vendors are replacedEditorialPR.PS-02Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
ISM-1695ML1, ML2 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in operating systems of workstations, non-internet-facing servers and non-internet-facing network devices are applied within one month of releaseEditorialPR.PS-02Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
ISM-1701ML1, ML2, ML3 A vulnerability scanner is used at least daily to identify missing patches or updates for vulnerabilities in…EditorialID.RA-01ID.RA-08Same topic: Vulnerability Mgmt (editorial pick)
ISM-1702ML1, ML2, ML3 A vulnerability scanner is used at least fortnightly to identify missing patches or updates for vulnerabilities in operating systems of…EditorialID.RA-01ID.RA-08Same topic: Vulnerability Mgmt (editorial pick)
ISM-1877ML1, ML2, ML3 Patches, updates or other vendor mitigations for vulnerabilities in operating systems of internet-facing servers and internet-facing network devices are applied within 48 hours…EditorialPR.PS-02Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
Multi-factor authentication · 7
ISM-0974ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate unprivileged human users of systemsEditorialPR.AA-03Same topic: Multi-Factor Auth (editorial pick)
ISM-1173ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate privileged human users of systemsEditorialPR.AA-03Same topic: Multi-Factor Auth (editorial pick)
ISM-1401ML1, ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication uses either: something people have and something people…EditorialPR.AA-03Same topic: Multi-Factor Auth (editorial pick)
ISM-1504ML1, ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate human users to their organisation’s online services that process…EditorialPR.AA-03Same topic: Multi-Factor Auth (editorial pick)
ISM-1679ML1, ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication is used to authenticate human users to third-party online services that process, store or…EditorialPR.AA-03Same topic: Multi-Factor Auth (editorial pick)
ISM-1683ML2, ML3 Successful and unsuccessful multi-factor authentication events are centrally loggedEditorialDE.AE-03PR.PS-04Same topic: Logging & Audit (editorial pick)
ISM-1872ML2, ML3 Multi-factor authentication used for authenticating human users of online services is…EditorialPR.AA-03Same topic: Multi-Factor Auth (editorial pick)
Restrict administrative privileges · 9
ISM-0445ML1, ML2, ML3 Privileged human users are assigned a dedicated privileged user account to be used…EditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
ISM-1175ML1, ML2, ML3 Privileged user accounts (excluding those explicitly authorised to access online…EditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
ISM-1380ML1, ML2, ML3 Privileged human users use separate privileged and unprivileged operating environmentsEditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
ISM-1387ML2, ML3 Administrative activities are conducted through jump serversEditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
ISM-1507ML1, ML2, ML3 Requests for privileged access to systems and their resources are validated when first…EditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
ISM-1508ML3 Privileged access to systems and their resources is limited to only what is required…EditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
ISM-1509ML2, ML3 Privileged access events are centrally loggedEditorialDE.AE-03PR.PS-04Same topic: Logging & Audit (editorial pick)
ISM-1647ML2, ML3 Privileged access to systems and their resources are disabled after 12 months unless…EditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
ISM-1648ML2, ML3 Privileged access to systems and their resources are disabled after 45 days of inactivityEditorialPR.AA-05Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
Application control · 6
ISM-0843ML1, ML2, ML3 Application control is implemented on workstationsEditorialDE.CM-09PR.PS-05Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick)
ISM-1490ML2, ML3 Application control is implemented on internet-facing serversEditorialDE.CM-09PR.PS-05Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick)
ISM-1544ML2, ML3 Microsoft’s recommended application blocklist is implementedEditorialDE.CM-09PR.PS-05Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick)
ISM-1657ML1, ML2, ML3 Application control restricts the execution of executables, libraries, scripts…EditorialDE.CM-09PR.PS-05Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick)
ISM-1660ML2, ML3 Allowed and blocked application control events are centrally loggedEditorialDE.AE-03PR.PS-04Same topic: Logging & Audit (editorial pick)
ISM-1870ML1, ML2, ML3 Application control is applied to user profiles and temporary folders used by operating…EditorialDE.CM-09PR.PS-05Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick)
Restrict Microsoft Office macros · 1
ISM-1488ML1, ML2, ML3 Microsoft Office macros in files originating from the internet are blockedEditorialDE.CM-09PR.DS-02PR.PS-05Same topic: Endpoint Protection, Email Security (editorial pick)
User application hardening · 7
ISM-1412ML2, ML3 Web browsers are hardened using ASD and vendor hardening guidance, with the most…EditorialPR.PS-01Same topic: Secure Config (editorial pick)
ISM-1585ML1, ML2, ML3 Web browser security settings cannot be changed by human usersEditorialPR.PS-01Same topic: Secure Config (editorial pick)
ISM-1621ML3 Windows PowerShell 2.0 is disabled or removedEditorialPR.PS-01Same topic: Secure Config (editorial pick)
ISM-1623ML2, ML3 PowerShell module logging, script block logging and transcription events are centrally…EditorialDE.AE-03PR.PS-04Same topic: Logging & Audit (editorial pick)
ISM-1654ML1, ML2, ML3 Internet Explorer 11 is disabled or removedEditorialPR.PS-01Same topic: Secure Config (editorial pick)
ISM-1859ML2, ML3 Office productivity suites are hardened using ASD and vendor hardening guidance, with…EditorialPR.PS-01Same topic: Secure Config (editorial pick)
ISM-1860ML2, ML3 PDF applications are hardened using ASD and vendor hardening guidance, with the most…EditorialPR.PS-01Same topic: Secure Config (editorial pick)
Regular backups · 6
ISM-1511ML1, ML2, ML3 Backups of data, applications and settings are performed and retained in accordance…EditorialPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)
ISM-1515ML1, ML2, ML3 Restoration of data, applications and settings from backups to a common point in time…EditorialPR.DS-11PR.IR-03RC.RP-02+2Same topic: Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)
ISM-1707ML2, ML3 Privileged user accounts (excluding backup administrator accounts) are prevented from…EditorialPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)
ISM-1810ML1, ML2, ML3 Backups of data, applications and settings are synchronised to enable restoration to a…EditorialPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)
ISM-1811ML1, ML2, ML3 Backups of data, applications and settings are retained in a secure and resilient mannerEditorialPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)
ISM-1814ML1, ML2, ML3 Unprivileged user accounts are prevented from modifying and deleting backupsEditorialPR.DS-11RC.RP-03Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)
Logging and incident response (all strategies) · 8
ISM-0109ML3 Event logs from workstations are analysed in a timely manner to detect cyber security…EditorialDE.CM-01DE.CM-03DE.CM-09Same topic: Cont. Monitoring (editorial pick)
ISM-0123ML2, ML3 Cyber security incidents are reported to the chief information security officer, or one…EditorialRS.CO-02Same topic: Reporting (editorial pick)
ISM-0140ML2, ML3 Cyber security incidents are reported to ASD as soon as possible after they occur or…EditorialRS.CO-02Same topic: Reporting (editorial pick)
ISM-1228ML2, ML3 Cyber security events are analysed in a timely manner to identify cyber security incidentsEditorialDE.AE-02DE.AE-03DE.AE-04+3Same topic: Anomaly Detection, SIEM / SOC (editorial pick)
ISM-1815ML2, ML3 Event logs are protected from unauthorised modification and deletionEditorialDE.AE-03PR.PS-04Same topic: Logging & Audit (editorial pick)
ISM-1819ML2, ML3 Following the identification of a cyber security incident, the cyber security incident…EditorialID.IM-04RS.MA-01RS.MA-02+2Same topic: Incident Response (editorial pick)
ISM-1906ML2, ML3 Event logs from internet-facing servers are analysed in a timely manner to detect cyber…EditorialDE.AE-03DE.AE-06DE.AE-08+3Same topic: SIEM / SOC (editorial pick)
ISM-1907ML3 Event logs from non-internet-facing servers are analysed in a timely manner to detect…EditorialDE.CM-01DE.CM-03DE.CM-09Same topic: Cont. Monitoring (editorial pick)

Have Essential Eight → need NIST CSF 2.0

106 reqs 32 mapped · 1 loosely related · 73 no mapping Open in gap view →

Of 106 NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 requirements, 32 map to something in Essential Eight, 1 are only loosely related, and 73 have no mapping in our data.

Likely new work: NIST CSF 2.0 requirements with no mapping to Essential Eight (73)
NIST CSF 2.0RequirementMatchEssential EightEvidence
Detect (DE) · 3
DE.AE-07Cyber threat intelligence and other contextual information are integrated into the analysisNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
DE.CM-02The physical environment is monitored to find potentially adverse eventsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
DE.CM-06External service provider activities and services are monitored to find potentially adverse eventsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
Govern (GV) · 31
GV.OC-01The organizational mission is understood and informs cybersecurity risk managementNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.OC-02Internal and external stakeholders are understood, and their needs and expectations regarding cybersecurity risk management are understood and consideredNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.OC-03Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements regarding cybersecurity - including privacy and civil liberties obligations - are understood and managedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.OC-04Critical objectives, capabilities, and services that external stakeholders depend on or expect from the organization are understood and communicatedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.OC-05Outcomes, capabilities, and services that the organization depends on are understood and communicatedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.OV-01Cybersecurity risk management strategy outcomes are reviewed to inform and adjust strategy and directionNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.OV-02The cybersecurity risk management strategy is reviewed and adjusted to ensure coverage of organizational requirements and risksNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.OV-03Organizational cybersecurity risk management performance is evaluated and reviewed for adjustments neededNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.PO-01Policy for managing cybersecurity risks is established based on organizational context, cybersecurity strategy, and priorities and is communicated and enforcedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.PO-02Policy for managing cybersecurity risks is reviewed, updated, communicated, and enforced to reflect changes in requirements, threats, technology, and organizational missionNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RM-01Risk management objectives are established and agreed to by organizational stakeholdersNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RM-02Risk appetite and risk tolerance statements are established, communicated, and maintainedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RM-03Cybersecurity risk management activities and outcomes are included in enterprise risk management processesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RM-04Strategic direction that describes appropriate risk response options is established and communicatedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RM-05Lines of communication across the organization are established for cybersecurity risks, including risks from suppliers and other third partiesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RM-06A standardized method for calculating, documenting, categorizing, and prioritizing cybersecurity risks is established and communicatedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RM-07Strategic opportunities (i.e., positive risks) are characterized and are included in organizational cybersecurity risk discussionsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RR-01Organizational leadership is responsible and accountable for cybersecurity risk and fosters a culture that is risk-aware, ethical, and continually improvingNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RR-02Roles, responsibilities, and authorities related to cybersecurity risk management are established, communicated, understood, and enforcedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RR-03Adequate resources are allocated commensurate with the cybersecurity risk strategy, roles, responsibilities, and policiesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.RR-04Cybersecurity is included in human resources practicesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-01A cybersecurity supply chain risk management program, strategy, objectives, policies, and processes are established and agreed to by organizational stakeholdersNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-02Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities for suppliers, customers, and partners are established, communicated, and coordinated internally and externallyNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-03Cybersecurity supply chain risk management is integrated into cybersecurity and enterprise risk management, risk assessment, and improvement processesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-04Suppliers are known and prioritized by criticalityNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-05Requirements to address cybersecurity risks in supply chains are established, prioritized, and integrated into contracts and other types of agreements with suppliers and other relevant third partiesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-06Planning and due diligence are performed to reduce risks before entering into formal supplier or other third-party relationshipsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-07The risks posed by a supplier, their products and services, and other third parties are understood, recorded, prioritized, assessed, responded to, and monitored over the course of the relationshipNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-08Relevant suppliers and other third parties are included in incident planning, response, and recovery activitiesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-09Supply chain security practices are integrated into cybersecurity and enterprise risk management programs, and their performance is monitored throughout the technology product and service life cycleNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
GV.SC-10Cybersecurity supply chain risk management plans include provisions for activities that occur after the conclusion of a partnership or service agreementNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
Identify (ID) · 14
ID.AM-03Representations of the organization's authorized network communication and internal and external network data flows are maintainedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.AM-05Assets are prioritized based on classification, criticality, resources, and impact on the missionNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.AM-07Inventories of data and corresponding metadata for designated data types are maintainedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.IM-01Improvements are identified from evaluationsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.IM-02Improvements are identified from security tests and exercises, including those done in coordination with suppliers and relevant third partiesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.IM-03Improvements are identified from execution of operational processes, procedures, and activitiesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-02Cyber threat intelligence is received from information sharing forums and sourcesNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-03Internal and external threats to the organization are identified and recordedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-04Potential impacts and likelihoods of threats exploiting vulnerabilities are identified and recordedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-05Threats, vulnerabilities, likelihoods, and impacts are used to understand inherent risk and inform risk response prioritizationNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-06Risk responses are chosen, prioritized, planned, tracked, and communicatedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-07Changes and exceptions are managed, assessed for risk impact, recorded, and trackedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-09The authenticity and integrity of hardware and software are assessed prior to acquisition and useNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
ID.RA-10Critical suppliers are assessed prior to acquisitionNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
Protect (PR) · 12
PR.AA-01Identities and credentials for authorized users, services, and hardware are managed by the organizationNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.AA-02Identities are proofed and bound to credentials based on the context of interactionsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.AA-04Identity assertions are protected, conveyed, and verifiedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.AA-06Physical access to assets is managed, monitored, and enforced commensurate with riskNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.AT-01Personnel are provided with awareness and training so that they possess the knowledge and skills to perform general tasks with cybersecurity risks in mindNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.AT-02Individuals in specialized roles are provided with awareness and training so that they possess the knowledge and skills to perform relevant tasks with cybersecurity risks in mindNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.DS-01The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-at-rest are protectedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.DS-10The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use are protectedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.IR-01Networks and environments are protected from unauthorized logical access and usageNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.IR-02The organization's technology assets are protected from environmental threatsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.IR-04Adequate resource capacity to ensure availability is maintainedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
PR.PS-06Secure software development practices are integrated, and their performance is monitored throughout the software development life cycleNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
Recover (RC) · 5
RC.CO-03Recovery activities and progress in restoring operational capabilities are communicated to designated internal and external stakeholdersNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RC.CO-04Public updates on incident recovery are shared using approved methods and messagingNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RC.RP-01The recovery portion of the incident response plan is executed once initiated from the incident response processNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RC.RP-04Critical mission functions and cybersecurity risk management are considered to establish post-incident operational normsNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RC.RP-06The end of incident recovery is declared based on criteria, and incident-related documentation is completedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
Respond (RS) · 8
RS.AN-03Analysis is performed to establish what has taken place during an incident and the root cause of the incidentNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RS.AN-06Actions performed during an investigation are recorded, and the records' integrity and provenance are preservedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RS.AN-07Incident data and metadata are collected, and their integrity and provenance are preservedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RS.AN-08An incident's magnitude is estimated and validatedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RS.CO-03Information is shared with designated internal and external stakeholdersNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RS.MA-05The criteria for initiating incident recovery are appliedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RS.MI-01Incidents are containedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
RS.MI-02Incidents are eradicatedNo mapping in our data—No mapping to Essential Eight in our data.
Check these: only loosely related (a shared CSF outcome, not a mapping) (1)
NIST CSF 2.0RequirementMatchEssential EightEvidence
Protect (PR) · 1
PR.PS-03Hardware is maintained, replaced, and removed commensurate with riskLoosely relatedISM-1407ISM-1501ISM-1694+5Only shares CSF PR.PS-03: related, not a mapping
Mapped (32)
NIST CSF 2.0RequirementMatchEssential EightEvidence
Detect (DE) · 8
DE.AE-02Potentially adverse events are analyzed to better understand associated activitiesEditorialISM-1228Same topic: Anomaly Detection (editorial pick)
DE.AE-03Information is correlated from multiple sourcesEditorialISM-1228ISM-1509ISM-1623+4Same topic: SIEM / SOC, Logging & Audit (editorial pick)
DE.AE-04The estimated impact and scope of adverse events are understoodEditorialISM-1228Same topic: Anomaly Detection (editorial pick)
DE.AE-06Information on adverse events is provided to authorized staff and toolsEditorialISM-1228ISM-1906Same topic: SIEM / SOC (editorial pick)
DE.AE-08Incidents are declared when adverse events meet the defined incident criteriaEditorialISM-1228ISM-1906Same topic: SIEM / SOC (editorial pick)
DE.CM-01Networks and network services are monitored to find potentially adverse eventsEditorialISM-0109ISM-1906ISM-1907Same topic: Cont. Monitoring (editorial pick)
DE.CM-03Personnel activity and technology usage are monitored to find potentially adverse eventsEditorialISM-0109ISM-1906ISM-1907Same topic: Cont. Monitoring (editorial pick)
DE.CM-09Computing hardware and software, runtime environments, and their data are monitored to find potentially adverse eventsEditorialISM-0109ISM-0843ISM-1228+7Same topic: Cont. Monitoring, Endpoint Protection, Anomaly Detection (editorial pick)
Identify (ID) · 7
ID.AM-01Inventories of hardware managed by the organization are maintainedEditorialISM-1807Same topic: Asset Management (editorial pick)
ID.AM-02Inventories of software, services, and systems managed by the organization are maintainedEditorialISM-1807Same topic: Asset Management (editorial pick)
ID.AM-04Inventories of services provided by suppliers are maintainedEditorialISM-1807Same topic: Asset Management (editorial pick)
ID.AM-08Systems, hardware, software, services, and data are managed throughout their life cyclesEditorialISM-1807Same topic: Asset Management (editorial pick)
ID.IM-04Incident response plans and other cybersecurity plans that affect operations are established, communicated, maintained, and improvedEditorialISM-1819Same topic: Incident Response (editorial pick)
ID.RA-01Vulnerabilities in assets are identified, validated, and recordedEditorialISM-1698ISM-1699ISM-1701+3Same topic: Vulnerability Mgmt (editorial pick)
ID.RA-08Processes for receiving, analyzing, and responding to vulnerability disclosures are establishedEditorialISM-1698ISM-1699ISM-1701+3Same topic: Vulnerability Mgmt (editorial pick)
Protect (PR) · 9
PR.AA-03Users, services, and hardware are authenticatedEditorialISM-0974ISM-1173ISM-1401+3Same topic: Multi-Factor Auth (editorial pick)
PR.AA-05Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined in a policy, managed, enforced, and reviewed, and incorporate the principles of least privilege and separation of dutiesEditorialISM-0445ISM-1175ISM-1380+5Same topic: Privileged Access (editorial pick)
PR.DS-02The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-transit are protectedEditorialISM-1488Same topic: Email Security (editorial pick)
PR.DS-11Backups of data are created, protected, maintained, and testedEditorialISM-1511ISM-1515ISM-1707+3Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)
PR.IR-03Mechanisms are implemented to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situationsEditorialISM-1515Same topic: Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)
PR.PS-01Configuration management practices are established and appliedEditorialISM-1412ISM-1585ISM-1621+3Same topic: Secure Config (editorial pick)
PR.PS-02Software is maintained, replaced, and removed commensurate with riskEditorialISM-1501ISM-1691ISM-1693+4Same topic: Patch Management (editorial pick)
PR.PS-04Log records are generated and made available for continuous monitoringEditorialISM-1509ISM-1623ISM-1660+2Same topic: Logging & Audit (editorial pick)
PR.PS-05Installation and execution of unauthorized software are preventedEditorialISM-0843ISM-1488ISM-1490+3Same topic: Endpoint Protection (editorial pick)
Recover (RC) · 3
RC.RP-02Recovery actions are selected, scoped, prioritized, and performedEditorialISM-1515Same topic: Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)
RC.RP-03The integrity of backups and other restoration assets is verified before using them for restorationEditorialISM-1511ISM-1515ISM-1707+3Same topic: Backup & Recovery (editorial pick)
RC.RP-05The integrity of restored assets is verified, systems and services are restored, and normal operating status is confirmedEditorialISM-1515Same topic: Disaster Recovery (editorial pick)
Respond (RS) · 5
RS.CO-02Internal and external stakeholders are notified of incidentsEditorialISM-0123ISM-0140Same topic: Reporting (editorial pick)
RS.MA-01The incident response plan is executed in coordination with relevant third parties once an incident is declaredEditorialISM-1819Same topic: Incident Response (editorial pick)
RS.MA-02Incident reports are triaged and validatedEditorialISM-1819Same topic: Incident Response (editorial pick)
RS.MA-03Incidents are categorized and prioritizedEditorialISM-1819Same topic: Incident Response (editorial pick)
RS.MA-04Incidents are escalated or elevated as neededEditorialISM-1819Same topic: Incident Response (editorial pick)

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Only NIST CSF 2.0 (34):

Crosswalk a published crosswalk (NIST, ENISA, CIS, PCI SSC) makes the link · Editorial ControlMapping's judgement where no crosswalk exists; the reason is shown · Loosely related only shares a CSF 2.0 outcome: worth checking, not a mapping · No mapping in our data nothing mapped in our data; often new work, but check the coverage notes. Mapped = curated together in a ControlMapping topic, or linked directly. Crosswalks don't prove compliance. Methodology · Download the data · Report a mistake.