Appendix B Initializing the Sensor

Advanced Setup

no login-banner-text exit time-zone-settings offset 0 standard-time-zone-name UTC exit

summertime-option disabled ntp-option disabled

exit

service web-server port 342

exit

service analysis-engine virtual-sensor newVs description New Sensor signature-definition newSig event-action-rules rules0 anomaly-detection anomaly-detection-name ad0 exit

physical-interfaces GigabitEthernet0/1 exit

exit

service event-action-rules rules0 overrides deny-packet-inline override-item-status Disabled risk-rating-range 90-100

exit exit

[0]Go to the command prompt without saving this config.

[1]Return back to the setup without saving this config.

[2]Save this configuration and exit setup.

Step 22 Enter 2 to save the configuration.

Enter your selection[2]: 2

Configuration Saved.

Step 23 Reboot the ASA 5500 AIP SSM.

aip-ssm# reset

Warning: Executing this command will stop all applications and reboot the node. Continue with reset? []:

Step 24 Enter yes to continue the reboot.

Step 25 After reboot, log in to the sensor, and display the self-signed X.509 certificate (needed by TLS).

aip-ssm#show tls fingerprint

MD5: C4:BC:F2:92:C2:E2:4D:EB:92:0F:E4:86:53:6A:C6:01

SHA1: 64:9B:AC:DE:21:62:0C:D3:57:2E:9B:E5:3D:04:8F:A7:FD:CD:6F:27

Step 26 Write down the certificate fingerprints. You need the fingerprints to check the authenticity of the certificate when using HTTPS to connect to this ASA 5500 AIP SSM with a web browser.

Step 27 Apply the most recent service pack and signature update. You are now ready to configure your ASA 5500 AIP SSM for intrusion prevention.

 

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IPS4520K9 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.

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