Chapter 11 Configuring External Product Interfaces

Configuring the CSA MC to Support the IPS Interface

Configuring the CSA MC to Support the IPS Interface

Note For more detailed information about host posture events and quarantined IP address events, refer to Using Management Center for Cisco Security Agents 5.1.

You must configure the CSA MC to send host posture events and quarantined IP address events to the sensor. To configure the CSA MC to support IPS interfaces, follow these steps:

Step 1 Choose Events > Status Summary.

Step 2 In the Network Status section, click No beside Host history collection enabled, and then click Enable in the popup window.

Note Host history collection is enabled globally for the system. This feature is disabled by default because the MC log file tends to fill quickly when it is turned on.

Step 3 Choose Systems > Groups to create a new group (with no hosts) to use in conjunction with administrator account you will next create.

Step 4 Choose Maintenance > Administrators > Account Management to create a new CSA MC administrator account to provide IPS access to the MC system.

Step 5 Create a new administrator account with the role of Monitor. This maintains the security of the MC by not allowing this new account to have configure privileges.

Note Remember the username and password for this administrator account because you need them to configure external product interfaces on the sensor.

Step 6 Choose Maintenance > Administrators > Access Control to further limit this administrator account. Step 7 In the Access Control window, select the administrator you created and select the group you created.

Note When you save this configuration, you further limit the MC access of this new administrator account with the purpose of maintaining security on the CSA MC.

Adding External Product Interfaces and Posture ACLs

Caution In the Cisco IPS, the only external product interfaces you can add are CSA MC interfaces. The Cisco IPS supports two CSA MC interfaces.

Use the cisco-security-agents-mc-settingsip-addresscommand in service external product interfaces submode to add the CSA MC as an external product interface.

 

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IPS4510K9 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leading player in network security, and its IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) series is a testament to its commitment to safeguarding digital environments. Among its notable offerings are the IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 models, both designed to provide advanced threat protection for mid-sized to large enterprise networks.

The Cisco IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 are distinguished by their cutting-edge features that help organizations defend against a myriad of cyber threats. These systems utilize a multi-layered approach to security, integrating intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and comprehensive visibility across the network.

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In addition to performance, both models are designed with scalability in mind. They can be easily integrated into existing Cisco infrastructures. This facilitates a seamless enhancement of security without causing significant interruptions to ongoing operations. Moreover, they offer flexible deployment options, allowing organizations to operate them inline or out of band depending on their specific needs.

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