Chapter 27 Configuring Threat Detection

Configuring Basic Threat Detection Statistics

Table 27-1

Basic Threat Detection Default Settings (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trigger Settings

 

 

 

 

Packet Drop Reason

Average Rate

Burst Rate

 

 

 

Interface overload

2000 drops/sec over the last

8000 drops/sec over the last 20

 

 

600 seconds.

second period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1600 drops/sec over the last

6400 drops/sec over the last 120

 

 

3600 seconds.

second period.

 

 

 

 

Configuring Basic Threat Detection Statistics

This section describes how to configure basic threat detection statistics, including enabling or disabling it and changing the default limits.

Detailed Steps

Step 1 To enable or disable basic threat detection, choose the Configuration > Firewall > Threat Detection pane, and check the Enable Basic Threat Detection check box.

Step 2 Click Apply.

Monitoring Basic Threat Detection Statistics

To monitor basic threat detection statistics, perform the following task:

Path

Purpose

 

 

Home > Firewall Dashboard > Traffic Overview

Displays basic threat detection statistics.

 

For a description of each event type, see the “Information About Basic

 

Threat Detection Statistics” section on page 27-2.

 

 

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ASA Services Module, ASA 5555-X, ASA 5545-X, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5580 specifications

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