Druva
by Druva
Covered
6
controls
Partial
2
controls
Gaps
5
controls
Overview
Druva by Druva is a backup & recovery solution that covers 6 NIST 800-171 controls (5% total coverage). It addresses key requirements in the backup & recovery domain for defense contractors pursuing CMMC compliance.
Implementation Notes
Deploy Druva 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 Druva
Configure Druva to maximize NIST 800-171 compliance by focusing on System and Information Integrity (SI) and System and Communications Protection (SC) controls. For SI-12 (Information Handling and Retention), enable automated backup scheduling with retention policies matching your organization's data classification requirements - configure daily incremental backups with 7-year retention for CUI data. Set up encryption-in-transit using TLS 1.2+ and encryption-at-rest with AES-256 keys managed through Druva's key management service. For SC-28 (Protection of Information at Rest), ensure all backup data utilizes client-side encryption before transmission to Druva's cloud infrastructure. Configure role-based access controls (RBAC) to satisfy AC-6 (Least Privilege) by creating separate administrator roles for backup operators, security personnel, and data recovery teams with granular permissions. Generate assessment evidence through Druva's compliance dashboard, exporting backup success/failure reports, encryption status reports, and access logs. Integrate with SIEM tools like Splunk or QRadar by forwarding Druva audit logs via syslog for centralized monitoring. Common misconfigurations include: failing to enable client-side encryption (causing SC-28 findings), using default retention periods instead of policy-driven schedules (SI-12 violations), granting excessive administrative privileges (AC-6 gaps), and not configuring automated alerting for backup failures (SI-4 deficiencies). Establish documented backup and recovery procedures in your System Security Plan, including RTO/RPO metrics and disaster recovery testing schedules.
Gap Analysis & Compensating Controls
Druva's 5% coverage leaves significant gaps in critical NIST 800-171 control families, particularly Access Control (AC), Identification and Authentication (IA), and Audit and Accountability (AU). The largest gap is in Access Control, where Druva cannot address AC-2 (Account Management), AC-3 (Access Enforcement), or AC-17 (Remote Access) requirements - these require dedicated IAM solutions like Microsoft Active Directory or Okta. Authentication gaps (IA-2, IA-5) need multi-factor authentication tools such as Duo or RSA SecurID. Audit and Accountability deficiencies require SIEM platforms like Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Azure Sentinel for comprehensive log management and security monitoring. Document these gaps in your SSP Section 13 (Minimum Security Controls) with specific compensating controls - for example, 'AC-3 gaps compensated by Windows Server RBAC and quarterly access reviews.' In your POA&M, prioritize closing AC-2 and IA-2 gaps first as these are heavily weighted in CMMC Level 2 assessments and frequently generate C3PAO findings. Secondary priority should address AU-3 (Content of Audit Records) and AU-6 (Audit Review) through SIEM implementation. Consider bundling gap-filling tools: deploy Microsoft 365 E5 for identity management (covers 8 AC controls), implement Splunk Enterprise Security for audit controls (covers 6 AU controls), and add endpoint detection tools like CrowdStrike for remaining SI controls. Budget 18-24 months for complete gap remediation across all control families.
Compliance Cost Estimate
Druva licensing ranges from $6-$12 per user per month for standard backup capabilities, with enterprise features (advanced encryption, compliance reporting) increasing costs to $15-$20 per user monthly. Initial implementation requires 40-60 hours of professional services at $200-$300/hour ($8,000-$18,000 total) for proper configuration, policy setup, and integration with existing infrastructure. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance costs approximately $2,000-$4,000 annually for backup validation, policy updates, and compliance reporting. Compared to competitors, Druva is moderately priced - less expensive than Commvault ($20-$35/user/month) but more costly than basic solutions like Carbonite ($6-$10/user/month). However, Druva's cloud-native architecture reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating on-premises backup infrastructure maintenance. Factor additional costs for gap-filling tools: budget $50,000-$150,000 annually for comprehensive NIST 800-171 coverage including IAM, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
Compliance Cross-References
Druva directly satisfies DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for safeguarding covered defense information through encrypted backup storage and secure data transmission capabilities. For CMMC Level 2, Druva addresses System and Information Integrity (SI.2.214) and Protection of CUI in storage (SC.2.229), contributing to approximately 8% of total CMMC assessment objectives. The solution supports FedRAMP Moderate baseline controls including CP-9 (Information System Backup), CP-10 (Information System Recovery), and SC-28 (Protection of Information at Rest). However, CMMC Level 2 domains requiring additional tools include Access Control (AC), where 13 of 22 practices remain uncovered, and Audit and Accountability (AU), with 9 of 12 practices needing supplementary solutions. Druva's cloud infrastructure benefits from FedRAMP authorization, simplifying authority-to-operate (ATO) processes for defense contractors. When documenting CMMC compliance, reference Druva's SOC 2 Type II certification and ISO 27001 compliance as supporting evidence for organizational security maturity. Integration with Microsoft 365 Government or AWS GovCloud environments enhances CMMC Level 2 readiness by ensuring all backup operations occur within FedRAMP-authorized boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NIST 800-171 controls does Druva cover?
Druva covers 6 of 110 NIST 800-171 controls (5%), with 2 partially covered and 5 gaps.
Can Druva alone satisfy CMMC Level 2?
No single tool covers all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. Druva covers 5% and should be part of a layered security stack addressing the remaining controls.
What controls does Druva not cover?
Druva does not cover controls ia-3-5-1, pe-3-10-1, ac-3-1-12, si-3-14-1, ra-3-11-1. These require supplementary solutions such as physical security controls, additional access management, or media protection tools.
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