Backup & Recovery

Veeam Backup

by Veeam

Covered

8

controls

Partial

2

controls

Gaps

4

controls

NIST 800-171 Coverage7%

Overview

Veeam Backup by Veeam is a backup & recovery solution that covers 8 NIST 800-171 controls (7% total coverage). It addresses key requirements in the backup & recovery domain for defense contractors pursuing CMMC compliance.

Partially Covered (2)

Implementation Notes

Deploy Veeam Backup with FIPS-validated configurations. Integrate with your SIEM for centralized audit logging. Review partial controls quarterly to identify supplementary tooling needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NIST 800-171 controls does Veeam Backup cover?

Veeam Backup covers 8 of 110 NIST 800-171 controls (7%), with 2 partially covered and 4 gaps.

Can Veeam Backup alone satisfy CMMC Level 2?

No single tool covers all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. Veeam Backup covers 7% and should be part of a layered security stack addressing the remaining controls.

What controls does Veeam Backup not cover?

Veeam Backup does not cover controls ia-3-5-1, pe-3-10-1, ac-3-1-12, si-3-14-1. These require supplementary solutions such as physical security controls, additional access management, or media protection tools.

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Get a defensible CUI architecture

This Veeam Backup control mapping flags the gaps. The next step is a compliance architecture review where we map your data flows to FedRAMP-authorized alternatives and CMMC-aligned controls.

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