BeyondTrust
by BeyondTrust
Covered
10
controls
Partial
2
controls
Gaps
4
controls
Overview
BeyondTrust by BeyondTrust is an identity & access management solution that covers 10 NIST 800-171 controls (9% total coverage). It addresses key requirements in the identity & access management domain for defense contractors pursuing CMMC compliance.
Controls Covered (10)
Implementation Notes
Deploy BeyondTrust with FIPS-validated configurations. Integrate with your SIEM for centralized audit logging. Review partial controls quarterly to identify supplementary tooling needs.
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Implementation Guidance for BeyondTrust
Configure BeyondTrust for NIST 800-171 compliance by implementing these key settings: For AC-2 (Account Management), enable automated user lifecycle management through Active Directory integration, set password complexity requirements to meet NIST standards (14+ characters, multi-character sets), and configure role-based access controls with principle of least privilege. For AC-3 (Access Enforcement), implement Zero Trust Network Access policies, configure conditional access based on device compliance and location, and enable real-time session monitoring. For AC-6 (Least Privilege), utilize BeyondTrust's Endpoint Privilege Management to remove local admin rights, implement just-in-time privileged access, and configure application control policies. For IA-2 (User Identification), enable multi-factor authentication using FIDO2/WebAuthn standards, integrate with PKI certificates for CAC/PIV authentication, and configure single sign-on with SAML 2.0. Generate assessment evidence through BeyondTrust's reporting engine: export user access reports, privilege escalation logs, session recordings, and policy compliance dashboards. Integrate with SIEM tools like Splunk or QRadar for centralized logging, connect to vulnerability scanners like Tenable for risk-based access decisions, and synchronize with Microsoft 365 for comprehensive identity governance. Common misconfigurations include: failing to remove break-glass accounts from regular monitoring, insufficient session timeout configurations, improper service account management, and inadequate logging of privileged activities that lead to C3PAO findings during CMMC assessments.
Gap Analysis & Compensating Controls
BeyondTrust's 4 uncovered NIST controls primarily fall within System and Communications Protection (SC) and Configuration Management (CM) families, representing significant gaps for comprehensive CMMC compliance. The largest gaps include SC-7 (Boundary Protection), requiring dedicated firewall solutions like Palo Alto Networks or Fortinet, and SC-8 (Transmission Confidentiality), necessitating VPN solutions and encrypted communication channels. CM-2 (Baseline Configuration) and CM-6 (Configuration Settings) gaps require configuration management tools like Microsoft SCCM or Red Hat Satellite for endpoint hardening and baseline enforcement. Document these gaps in your System Security Plan (SSP) by clearly identifying compensating controls: implement network segmentation for SC-7, deploy endpoint encryption and secure communications protocols for SC-8, and establish configuration baselines using dedicated tools for CM controls. In your Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), prioritize SC-7 boundary protection as highest risk due to its direct impact on network security, followed by configuration management controls which affect system integrity. These gaps represent approximately 36% of total NIST 800-171 requirements, requiring additional security tools costing $15,000-$25,000 annually for a typical 100-user defense contractor environment. Consider bundling with complementary solutions like CrowdStrike for endpoint protection or Microsoft Defender for integrated threat protection to address multiple control families simultaneously.
Compliance Cost Estimate
BeyondTrust licensing ranges from $8-$15 per user per month for basic privileged access management, scaling to $25-$40 per user monthly for comprehensive identity governance suites including password management and remote access capabilities. Implementation costs typically range $15,000-$35,000 for initial configuration, Active Directory integration, and policy development for organizations with 50-200 users. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance costs average $3,000-$5,000 annually, including regular policy updates, user training, and compliance reporting. Compared to competitors like CyberArk ($35-$50/user/month) or Okta ($2-$8/user/month), BeyondTrust offers mid-tier pricing with strong privileged access management capabilities. Total cost of ownership for NIST 800-171 compliance using BeyondTrust averages $25,000-$45,000 annually for typical defense contractors, making it cost-effective for organizations requiring robust privileged access controls but potentially expensive for basic identity management needs compared to cloud-native solutions.
Compliance Cross-References
BeyondTrust directly satisfies DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for access control (paragraph (b)(1)) through privileged access management and user authentication capabilities. For CMMC Level 2 domains, it covers portions of Access Control (AC), Identification and Authentication (IA), and System and Services Acquisition (SA) domains, specifically addressing 7 of 17 Level 2 practices. CMMC assessment objectives satisfied include AC.L2-3.1.1 (authorized access enforcement), AC.L2-3.1.2 (transaction and function controls), IA.L2-3.5.1 (user identification), and IA.L2-3.5.2 (device authentication). For FedRAMP alignment, BeyondTrust maps to AC-2, AC-3, AC-6, and IA-2 controls at Moderate impact level, supporting FedRAMP authorized cloud service integrations. However, additional tools are required for CMMC objectives in Asset Management (AM), Audit and Accountability (AU), Configuration Management (CM), and System and Communications Protection (SC) domains. Organizations must implement complementary solutions for network security, asset discovery, log management, and vulnerability assessment to achieve comprehensive CMMC Level 2 compliance, as BeyondTrust alone addresses only 41% of required Level 2 practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NIST 800-171 controls does BeyondTrust cover?
BeyondTrust covers 10 of 110 NIST 800-171 controls (9%), with 2 partially covered and 4 gaps.
Can BeyondTrust alone satisfy CMMC Level 2?
No single tool covers all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. BeyondTrust covers 9% and should be part of a layered security stack addressing the remaining controls.
What controls does BeyondTrust not cover?
BeyondTrust does not cover controls mp-3-8-1, sc-3-13-1, si-3-14-1, pe-3-10-1. These require supplementary solutions such as physical security controls, additional access management, or media protection tools.
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