TippingPoint X-Series Environment
of the management functionality offered through the Security Management System, which is designed to manage several X-Series units from a central server.
You access the LSM through a web-browser (Internet Explorer V. 6+ and Firefox). The application accesses the TippingPoint Operating System and settings stored on the device. Through the LSM, you can manage settings directly to the device. You access each device to use the LSM. The LSM is not a central application that accesses each device in turn, but resides as a graphical client for managing the device.
For more detailed information, see the TippingPoint Local Security Manager User’s Guide.
Security Management System
The Security Management System (SMS) provides a global view and control for the TippingPoint X- Series environment. It is shipped as a management server and includes an enterprise desktop—the workstation client—through which end users can perform secure, policy-based management tasks for multiple X-Series devices. It provides facilities similar to the LSM, but supports a larger scope. Most importantly, it provides enterprise-wide reporting.
Unlike the LSM, the SMS client provides a central application for managing multiple X-Series devices. You can create multiple profiles of filters with settings to distribute to specific devices organized in segment groups. You can also update the TOS software updates, Digital Vaccine packages, and configuration settings for all devices through the SMS.
For more detailed information, see the TippingPoint Security Management System User’s Guide.
Threat Management Center
The Threat Management Center (TMC) is the central intelligence bureau for the TippingPoint X-Series environment. The TMC performs comprehensive global reconnaissance for emerging threats. It rapidly builds new filters and algorithms to suppress such threats.
The TMC offers the following end user service:
•Digital Vaccine — A subscription service that offers real-time continuous update capability. With Digital Vaccine, the X-Series devices pull new threat filters from the TMC on a routine basis.
•Software Updates — Updated versions of the software you can use for your TippingPoint X-Series system, including the Local Security Manager and Security Management System
•Documentation — Downloadable PDF files of software and hardware documentation, including release notes
•Technical Support — Details information for contacting and receiving technical support for user issues
