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Chapter 10 Configuring the CSC SSM

Scenario: Security Appliance with CSC SSM Deployed for Content Security

Note The SSM management port IP address must be accessible by the hosts used to run ASDM. The IP addresses for the SSM management port and the adaptive security appliance management interface can be in different subnets.

•Hostname and domain name to be used for the CSC SSM

•DNS Server IP address

•HTTP proxy server IP address (if your network uses a proxy for HTTP access to the Internet)

•Email address to be used for email notifications; IP address and port number of an SMTP server

•IP addresses of hosts and networks to be allowed management access to the

CSC SSM

Launch ASDM

You use ASDM to configure and manage the CSC SSM. For advanced configuration of content security policies in the CSC SSM software, you access the web-based GUI for the CSC SSM by clicking links within ASDM.

To launch ASDM, perform the following steps:

Step 1 On a PC that has access to the management ports for the adaptive security appliance and the CSC SSM, launch an Internet browser.

Step 2 In the address field of the browser, enter this URL: https://IP_address/

where IP_address is the IP address of the adaptive security appliance.

Note The adaptive security appliance ships with a default IP address of 192.168.1.1. Remember to add the “s” in “https” or the connection fails. HTTPS (HTTP over SSL) provides a secure connection between your browser and the adaptive security appliance.

Step 3 In the dialog box that requires a username and password, leave both fields empty. Press Enter.

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