Securonix
by Securonix
Covered
10
controls
Partial
2
controls
Gaps
3
controls
Overview
Securonix by Securonix is a siem & logging solution that covers 10 NIST 800-171 controls (9% total coverage). It addresses key requirements in the siem & logging domain for defense contractors pursuing CMMC compliance.
Controls Covered (10)
Implementation Notes
Deploy Securonix 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 Securonix
Configure Securonix for NIST 800-171 compliance by implementing comprehensive audit logging (AU family) through enabling all relevant data source connectors including Windows Event Logs, syslog, network device logs, and database audit trails. Set retention policies to meet 3.3.1 requirements with minimum 1-year storage for audit records. For Access Control (AC family), configure user behavior analytics policies to detect anomalous access patterns and implement automated alerting for privileged account activities per 3.1.7. Enable data loss prevention policies for System and Information Integrity (SI family) controls, configuring anomaly detection rules to identify potential data exfiltration attempts addressing 3.14.1-3.14.7. For Incident Response (IR family), create automated playbooks that trigger when high-risk security events occur, ensuring timely response per 3.6.1-3.6.3. Generate assessment evidence by configuring automated compliance reports showing audit log completeness, user access reviews, and security incident metrics. Integrate Securonix with endpoint detection tools via SIEM connectors, vulnerability scanners through API integration, and identity management systems for comprehensive user activity correlation. Common misconfigurations causing C3PAO findings include insufficient log source coverage missing critical systems, inadequate retention periods not meeting regulatory requirements, overly broad correlation rules generating excessive false positives that mask real threats, and incomplete incident response automation leaving manual gaps in critical security processes.
Gap Analysis & Compensating Controls
The 3 uncovered NIST controls likely fall within Configuration Management (CM), Physical Protection (PE), and Personnel Security (PS) families where Securonix has limited native capabilities. Configuration Management gaps (3.4.1-3.4.9) require dedicated configuration management databases and change control systems - recommend implementing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager or Red Hat Satellite for baseline configuration enforcement and change tracking. Physical Protection gaps (3.10.1-3.10.6) need physical access control systems and environmental monitoring - deploy badge access systems with audit logging and environmental sensors that feed into Securonix for centralized monitoring. Personnel Security gaps (3.9.1-3.9.2) require HR integration for insider threat detection - implement privileged access management solutions like CyberArk or BeyondTrust that integrate with Securonix user behavior analytics. Document these gaps in your System Security Plan by clearly identifying the compensating controls and additional tools deployed to address each requirement. In your Plan of Action and Milestones, prioritize Configuration Management gaps first due to their high CMMC assessment weight and direct impact on system integrity, followed by Physical Protection controls which are heavily weighted in CMMC Level 2 assessments, then Personnel Security controls which support overall risk management framework requirements.
Compliance Cost Estimate
Securonix licensing typically ranges from $15-30 per user per month or $180-360 annually, with enterprise deployments often requiring minimum commitments of 500+ users resulting in $90K-180K annual licensing costs. Implementation and configuration costs range from $50K-150K depending on data source complexity and customization requirements, including professional services for correlation rule development and integration setup. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance costs approximately $30K-50K annually for dedicated security analyst support and system administration. Compared to competitors like Splunk Enterprise Security ($150-200 per GB/day) or IBM QRadar ($20K-40K per deployment), Securonix offers competitive user-based pricing that scales more predictably with organization size, though may have higher upfront implementation costs due to its advanced analytics capabilities requiring specialized configuration expertise.
Compliance Cross-References
Securonix addresses multiple DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements including adequate security controls (252.204-7012(b)(1)) through comprehensive audit logging and incident detection, and cyber incident reporting (252.204-7012(c)) via automated incident response workflows. For CMMC Level 2, Securonix satisfies Audit and Accountability domain requirements (AU.L2-3.3.1 through AU.L2-3.3.8) with centralized log management and analysis capabilities, and portions of Incident Response domain (IR.L2-3.6.1 through IR.L2-3.6.3) through automated detection and response playbooks. FedRAMP controls alignment includes AU-2 (Event Logging), AU-3 (Content of Audit Records), AU-6 (Audit Review and Reporting), SI-4 (Information System Monitoring), and IR-4 (Incident Handling). CMMC assessment objectives satisfied include demonstrating audit log centralization, proving security event correlation capabilities, and showing incident response automation. Additional tools required include vulnerability management solutions for Risk Assessment domain coverage, endpoint protection for System and Communications Protection domain requirements, and configuration management tools for Configuration Management domain compliance not addressed by SIEM capabilities alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NIST 800-171 controls does Securonix cover?
Securonix covers 10 of 110 NIST 800-171 controls (9%), with 2 partially covered and 3 gaps.
Can Securonix alone satisfy CMMC Level 2?
No single tool covers all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. Securonix covers 9% and should be part of a layered security stack addressing the remaining controls.
What controls does Securonix not cover?
Securonix does not cover controls mp-3-8-1, ia-3-5-1, pe-3-10-1. These require supplementary solutions such as physical security controls, additional access management, or media protection tools.
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