What is an AlienVault sensor?

The Sensor is the front-line security module of the Unified Security Management (USM™) platform and provides detailed visibility into your deployed assets, vulnerabilities, attack targets and vectors, and services.

WHAT IS USM sensor?

USM Anywhere Sensors & AlienVault Agents USM Anywhere uses lightweight sensors and endpoint agents deployed in your cloud and on-premises environments to collect and normalize log data and other security-related data. This data is sent to the USM Anywhere service, hosted in the AlienVault Secure Cloud.

What is AlienVault Siem?

AlienVault OSSIM (Open Source Security Information and Event Management) is an open source security information and event management (SIEM) product. A SIEM collects event data from various security logs within the organization, such as those for enterprise security controls, operating systems and applications.

What is AlienVault USM anywhere?

AlienVault USM Anywhere provides centralized security monitoring for your cloud, on-premises, and hybrid IT environments, including your endpoints and cloud apps like Office 365 and G Suite.

What is AlienVault used for?

AlienVault (AT Cybersecurity) AlienVault Unified Security Management (USM) offers threat detection, incident response and compliance in a single platform. USM centralizes security monitoring of networks and devices in the cloud, on premises, and in remote locations, helping you to detect threats virtually anywhere.

How do you deploy AlienVault?

1. Go to Control Panel > Folder Options > View.
2. Deselect Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended).
3. Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings > Inbound Rules.
4. Enable File and Printer Sharing (SMB-In).
5. Enable Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) entry.

Is AlienVault still free?

In addition to our award-winning AlienVault® Unified Security Management® (USM) solution, AlienVault offers free IT security tools and dashboards to help you detect and investigate threats in your environment.

How do I install AlienVault?

Once you’ve downloaded the AlienVault OSSIM ISO file, you can install it to your virtual machine. In your virtual machine, create a new VM instance using the ISO as the installation source. Once you have initiated the new Debian 8. x 64-bit instance, select Install AlienVault OSSIM (64 Bit) and press Enter.

What is Hids agent?

The HIDS agent runs as a continuous in-memory service, interacting with the USM Appliance Sensor through UDP port 1514. The USM Appliance Sensor generates and distributes a pre-shared key to the HIDS agents, which then use the key to authenticate the communication between the HIDS agents and the USM Appliance Sensor.

Is AlienVault Ossim free?

AlienVault OSSIM Pricing Overview AlienVault OSSIM offers a free trial.

Is antivirus a HIDS?

Antivirus is a prevention tool that attempts to block installation of malware through known signatures and malware heuristics. HIDS is a lightweight host-based detection tool that alerts admins and SIEMS to changes to the server by monitoring logs, directories, files, and registries.

What is host IPS?

A host intrusion prevention system (HIPS) is an approach to security that relies on third-party software tools to identify and prevent malicious activities. Host-based intrusion prevention systems are typically used to protect endpoint devices.

How do I configure the AlienVault server IP for my sensor?

Select Configure AlienVault Server IP. Type the IP address of the USM Appliance Server the sensor should contact and press Enter ( ). Important: If this USM Appliance deployment will use VPN, substitute the VPN IP for the physical IP address. The Configure Sensor menu appears again.

How do I configure a USM appliance with AlienVault?

Select Configure Sensor. Select Configure AlienVault Server IP. Type the IP address of the USM Appliance Server the sensor should contact and press Enter ( ). Important: If this USM Appliance deployment will use VPN, substitute the VPN IP for the physical IP address. The Configure Sensor menu appears again.

How do I connect to AlienVault via SSH?

Connect to the AlienVault Console through SSH and use your credentials to log in. The AlienVault Setup menu displays. Select Configure Sensor. Select Configure AlienVault Server IP. Type the IP address of the USM Appliance Server the sensor should contact and press Enter ( ).

How do I configure a sensor on USM appliance all-in-one?

To configure a sensor on USM Appliance All-in-One or USM Appliance Server Connect to the AlienVault Console through SSH and use your credentials to log in. The AlienVault Setup menu displays. Select Configure Sensor. Select Configure AlienVault Server IP.