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How to configure a proxy in AlienVault to
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How to configure a proxy in AlienVault to update the product
CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 4
2.
MANAGEMENT OF A PROXY IN ALIENVAULT AFTER REGISTRATION .......... 4
2.1. Manual Proxy Configuration ..................................................................................... 6
2.2. Proxy Configuration by Alienvault-Center ............................................................... 10
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1.
INTRODUCTION
This document explains how to configure a proxy in AlienVault USM™.
A configuration is needed in case of using a proxy. These instructions must be made after the
product registration. The configuration can be done manually (by user) or automatic (by
alienvault-center).
2.
MANAGEMENT OF A PROXY IN ALIENVAULT AFTER REGISTRATION
In case of using a proxy, it is necessary to configure it by following the instructions below.
1.
Open a console terminal and write the following command:
ssh root@IP_address
IP_address refers to the default IP of your appliance.
2.
The AlienVault Setup main menu appears:
Figure 1. AlienVault Setup main menu
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On the computer keyboard, press the arrow keys to move to option 0: “System Preferences”. Then, press Enter to accept the selection (<OK>).
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Figure 2. AlienVault Setup: “System Preferences” menu
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Move to option 0: “Configure Network”. Then, press Enter to accept the selection (<OK>).
Figure 3. AlienVault Setup: ”Configure Network” menu
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Move to option 4: “Proxy Configuration”. Then, press Enter to accept the selection (<OK>).
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Figure 4. AlienVault Setup: Select Proxy Configuration
6.
2.1.
You can select ‘manual’ or ‘alienvault-center’. The option is selected by pressing the “Space Bar” on the keyboard.
MANUAL PROXY CONFIGURATION
The user must configure some information in case of choosing this option.
In case of selecting ‘manual’ (see Figure 4), the following window will appear:
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Figure 5. AlienVault Setup: Enter Proxy User Name 1.
Enter a proxy user name and press Enter to accept (<OK>).
Figure 6. AlienVault Setup: Enter Proxy User Password
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Enter a proxy user password. The text does not appear on the screen due to security reason. Press Enter to accept (<OK>).
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Figure 7. AlienVault Setup: Enter Proxy Port
3.
Enter a proxy port and press Enter to accept (<OK>).
Figure 8. AlienVault Setup: Enter Proxy DNS
4.
Enter an IP Address or a hostname and press Enter to accept (<OK>). The ‘Configure Network’ menu appears (see Figure 3). 5.
Press the arrow keys to move to <Back> option and press Enter.
6.
The ‘System Preferences’ menu appears (see Figure 2). Press the arrow keys to move to <Back> option and press Enter.
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Figure 9. AlienVault Setup: “Apply all Changes” option
7.
Press the arrow keys to move to option 8: “Apply all Changes”. Then, press Enter to accept the selection (<OK>).
Figure 10. AlienVault Setup: confirmation of applying the changes (manual configuration)
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Press Enter to accept (<Yes>). The process starts:
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Figure 11. AlienVault Setup: updating data of proxy (manual configuration)
9.
When the process ends, the following screen appears:
Figure 12. AlienVault Setup: changes applied (manual configuration)
10. Press Enter to accept (<OK>).
11. The ‘AlienVault Setup’ main menu appears (see Figure 1). Press the arrow keys to move to <Exit> option and press Enter.
2.2.
PROXY CONFIGURATION BY ALIENVAULT-CENTER
This option is managed through SIEM and it is not necessary a user configuration.
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In case of selecting ‘alienvault-center’ (see Figure 4), the ‘Configure Network’ menu will appear (see Figure 3). Edition 02
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Press the arrow keys to move to <Back> option and press Enter. 3.
Press again the arrow keys to move to <Back> option and press Enter. The AlienVault Setup main menu appears. 4.
Press the arrow keys to move to option 8: ‘Save’. Then, press Enter to accept the selection (<OK>).
Figure 13. AlienVault Setup: confirmation of applying the changes (Alienvault-Center)
5.
Press Enter to accept (<Yes>). The process starts:
Figure 14. AlienVault Setup: updating data of proxy (Alienvault-Center)
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When the process ends, the following screen appears:
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Figure 15. AlienVault Setup: changes applied (Alienvault-Center)
7.
Press Enter to accept (<OK>).
8.
The ‘AlienVault Setup’ main menu appears (see Figure 1). Press the arrow keys to move to <Exit> option and press Enter.
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