OneLogin
by OneLogin
Covered
9
controls
Partial
2
controls
Gaps
4
controls
Overview
OneLogin by OneLogin is an identity & access management solution that covers 9 NIST 800-171 controls (8% total coverage). It addresses key requirements in the identity & access management domain for defense contractors pursuing CMMC compliance.
Implementation Notes
Deploy OneLogin 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 OneLogin
Configure OneLogin to satisfy NIST 800-171 requirements by implementing comprehensive identity and access management controls. For Access Control (AC) family, enable multi-factor authentication across all user accounts, configure role-based access controls with principle of least privilege, and implement session timeout policies of 30 minutes maximum for CUI access. Set up conditional access policies that restrict access based on device compliance, location, and risk scoring. For Identification and Authentication (IA) controls, configure strong password policies requiring 14+ characters with complexity requirements, enable account lockout after 3 failed attempts, and implement adaptive authentication based on user behavior analytics. For Audit and Accountability (AU), enable comprehensive logging of all authentication events, access attempts, and administrative actions. Generate assessment evidence through OneLogin's Security Operations Center dashboard, exporting authentication logs, access review reports, and policy compliance dashboards in CSV format for C3PAO assessment. Integrate OneLogin with existing SIEM solutions via API connectors and SAML/SCIM protocols for automated user provisioning from Active Directory or HR systems. Configure single sign-on for all applications handling CUI to maintain centralized access control. Common misconfigurations include failing to enforce MFA for privileged accounts, not implementing proper session management for CUI applications, inadequate logging retention periods (maintain 1+ years), and insufficient access review frequencies. Establish quarterly access reviews with documented approval workflows and ensure all service accounts are properly managed through OneLogin's service account governance features.
Gap Analysis & Compensating Controls
OneLogin's 69% coverage gap primarily affects Configuration Management (CM), System and Communications Protection (SC), and Media Protection (MP) control families. The most significant gaps include CM-2 baseline configurations, CM-6 configuration settings, and CM-11 software installation restrictions, which require dedicated configuration management tools like SCCM or Ansible. For SC controls, OneLogin lacks network boundary protection (SC-7), cryptographic key management (SC-12), and secure communications (SC-8), necessitating firewalls, PKI infrastructure, and VPN solutions. MP-2 media access and MP-6 media sanitization controls require physical media management procedures and data destruction tools. Recommended compensating controls include implementing Microsoft SCCM for configuration management, deploying Palo Alto firewalls for boundary protection, and establishing documented media handling procedures. Document these gaps in your System Security Plan under control implementation details, noting OneLogin as a partial implementation with additional technical controls required. Create POA&M entries for each uncovered control with specific remediation timelines and resource requirements. Prioritize closing gaps in this order: (1) CM controls due to high CMMC assessment weight, (2) SC boundary protection for network security, (3) MP controls through policy implementation, and (4) remaining SC cryptographic controls through PKI deployment. Focus remediation efforts on high-value practices that carry the most CMMC assessment weight.
Compliance Cost Estimate
OneLogin licensing ranges from $2-8 per user per month depending on plan features, with Enterprise plans required for advanced security features needed for NIST 800-171 compliance. For a typical 100-user defense contractor, expect $2,400-9,600 annually in licensing costs. Implementation costs include 40-80 hours of professional services at $150-250/hour ($6,000-20,000) for initial configuration, SAML/SCIM integration, and policy setup. Ongoing maintenance requires 10-15 hours monthly for access reviews, policy updates, and compliance reporting, equating to $18,000-22,500 annually in internal labor costs. Total three-year cost of ownership ranges from $75,000-150,000 for a 100-user environment. OneLogin is competitively priced compared to Okta ($2-12/user/month) and Microsoft Azure AD Premium ($6-22/user/month), offering strong value for mid-market defense contractors with its comprehensive compliance reporting and government cloud options.
Compliance Cross-References
OneLogin directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for controlled unclassified information protection through its identity verification, access control, and audit logging capabilities. For CMMC Level 2 assessment, OneLogin satisfies Access Control domain objectives AC.L2-3.1.1 (authorized access enforcement), AC.L2-3.1.2 (transaction and function controls), and partially addresses AC.L2-3.1.20 (external connections). It fully covers Identification and Authentication domain objectives IA.L2-3.5.1 through IA.L2-3.5.4, including user identification, multi-factor authentication, and device identification. OneLogin's FedRAMP Moderate authorization aligns with AC-2 (Account Management), AC-3 (Access Enforcement), AC-7 (Unsuccessful Logon Attempts), IA-2 (Identification and Authentication), IA-4 (Identifier Management), and AU-2 (Event Logging). However, additional tools are required to achieve full CMMC Level 2 compliance in Configuration Management (CM.L2-3.4.1 through CM.L2-3.4.8), System and Communications Protection (SC.L2-3.13.1 through SC.L2-3.13.5), and Media Protection domains. OneLogin serves as a foundational identity layer but requires integration with network security, endpoint management, and data protection solutions to meet comprehensive CMMC assessment objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NIST 800-171 controls does OneLogin cover?
OneLogin covers 9 of 110 NIST 800-171 controls (8%), with 2 partially covered and 4 gaps.
Can OneLogin alone satisfy CMMC Level 2?
No single tool covers all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. OneLogin covers 8% and should be part of a layered security stack addressing the remaining controls.
What controls does OneLogin not cover?
OneLogin 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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