Appendix B Initializing the Sensor

Advanced Setup

Note If PortChannel 0/0 has not been assigned to vs0, you are prompted to assign it to the new virtual sensor.

Virtual Sensor: newVs

Anomaly Detection: ad0

Event Action Rules: rules0

Signature Definitions: newSig

Monitored:

PortChannel0/0

[1]Remove virtual sensor.

[2]Modify "newVs" virtual sensor configuration.

[3]Modify "vs0" virtual sensor configuration.

[4]Create new virtual sensor.

Option:

Step 19 Press Enter to exit the interface and virtual sensor configuration menu.

Modify default threat prevention settings?[no]:

Step 20 Enter yes if you want to modify the default threat prevention settings.

Note The sensor comes with a built-in override to add the deny packet event action to high risk rating alerts. If you do not want this protection, disable automatic threat prevention.

Virtual sensor newVs is configured to prevent high risk threats in inline mode. (Risk Rating 90-100)

Virtual sensor vs0 is configured to prevent high risk threats in inline mode.(Risk Rating 90-100)

Do you want to disable automatic threat prevention on all virtual sensors?[no]:

Step 21 Enter yes to disable automatic threat prevention on all virtual sensors.

The following configuration was entered.

service host network-settings

host-ip 10.1.9.201/24,10.1.9.1 host-name ips-ssm telnet-option disabled access-list 10.0.0.0/8 access-list 64.0.0.0/8 ftp-timeout 300

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

 

 

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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.

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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The Cisco IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 leverage advanced detection technologies, utilizing a variety of signature types and heuristic analysis to detect known and unknown threats effectively. They are equipped with real-time alerting and reporting capabilities, giving security teams immediate visibility into potential breaches and enabling them to respond swiftly.

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