Edit add-on settings for engines

You can edit add-on settings in the Engine Editor.

  For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

Steps

  1. Right-click an engine element, then select Edit <element type>.
  2. In the navigation pane on the left, expand the Add-Ons branch.
  3. Browse to the add-on settings that you want to edit, then adjust the settings.
  4. Click Save and Refresh to save the changes to the configuration and refresh the policy on the engine.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons

Use this branch to view a summary of the add-on features and the status of each feature.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – TLS Inspection

Use this branch to activate TLS inspection on the engine. You can configure TLS inspection for client or server protection.

Option Definition
Client Protection Certificate Authority Select the Client Protection Certificate Authority element for client protection.
TLS Credentials Specifies the Server Protection Credentials elements that are used for server protection.

Click Add to add an element to the list, or Remove to remove the selected element.
Check Certificate Revocation When selected, the NGFW Engine uses CRL or OCSP to check whether certificates have been revoked.
Decrypt All Traffic When selected, the NGFW Engine forces all traffic to be decrypted. When the checkbox is not selected, the NGFW Engine either decrypts or does not decrypt traffic according to the settings in TLS Match elements.
Cryptography Suite Set Specifies the TLS Cryptography Suite Set element that defines which cryptographic algorithms are allowed for TLS traffic.

Click Select to select an element.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – Endpoint Integration

Use this branch to enable endpoint integration on the engine and change the settings for the endpoint client communication.

Option Definition
> When Endpoint Service is Forcepoint Endpoint Context Agent
ECA Listener Certificate The internal certificate for the NGFW Engine that listens for ECA traffic. The certificate is generated automatically when you save the ECA configuration.
Signing CA The internal CA that signed the certificate.
ECA Configuration The selected ECA Configuration element. Click Select to select an element.
Source Networks Add the networks or zones that contain the clients. The clients located in these networks or zones send endpoint information to this Firewall. Click Add to add an element to the table, or Remove to remove the selected element.
Destination Networks Add the networks or zones where outbound connections are going. The clients send endpoint information only if the destination address is located in these networks or zones. If filtering based on both source address and destination address, both conditions must be met.

Click Add to add an element to the table, or Remove to remove the selected element.
Listening Interfaces The interfaces or zones the NGFW Engine uses to listen for ECA traffic. Click Add to add an element to the table, or Remove to remove the selected element.
Listening Port The port on which the NGFW Engine listens for ECA traffic.
Export Configuration for Endpoint Clients Opens the Export ECA Configuration dialog box, where you can export an XML file that contains the ECA configuration and details of all the NGFW Engines that use the same ECA Configuration element. You must first save the NGFW Engine configuration.
Option Definition
> When Endpoint Service is McAfee Endpoint Intelligence Agent (McAfee EIA)
Note: McAfee Endpoint Intelligence Agent (McAfee EIA) is no longer supported in NGFW version 6.3.0 and later. We recommend that you use Forcepoint Endpoint Context Agent instead.
ePO Server The McAfee ePO server that you want the NGFW Engine to communicate with. Click Select to select an element.
Endpoint Client Zones or Networks The networks or zones in which the endpoint clients are located. Click Add to add an element to the table, or Remove to remove the selected element.
Listen on Interfaces The interfaces or zones the engine uses to listen for EIA traffic. Click Add to add an element to the table, or Remove to remove the selected element.
Listening Port The port on which the NGFW Engine listens for EIA traffic.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – User Authentication

Use this branch to enable user authentication on the engine. You can configure authentication using HTTP connections or encrypted HTTPS connections.

Option Definition
HTTP When selected, allows authentication using plain HTTP connections.

Change the Port settings if you want to use a different port for the authentication interface. The default port is 80.
HTTPS

(Required for client certificate authentication)

 When selected, allows authentication using encrypted HTTPS connections.

Change the Port settings if you want to use a different port for the authentication interface. The default port is 443.
HTTPS Settings Opens the Browser-Based User Authentication HTTPS Configuration dialog box.
TLS Profile

(Required for client certificate authentication)

 The TLS Profile element that defines TLS settings for HTTPS connections for authentication, and the trusted certificate authority for client certificate authentication.

Click Select to select a TLS Profile element.
Use Client Certificates for Authentication When selected, the NGFW Engine allows users to authenticate using X.509 certificates. Client certificate authentication is supported for browser-based user authentication.
Always Use HTTPS When selected, redirects connections to the HTTPS port and enforces the use of HTTPS if the engine also listens on other ports.
Authentication Time-Out Defines the length of time after which authentication expires and users must reauthenticate.
Listen on Interfaces Restricts the interfaces that users can authenticate through.
  • All — Users can authenticate through all interfaces.
  • Selected — Users can only authenticate through the selected interfaces.
User Authentication Page Select the User Authentication Page element that defines the look of the logon page, challenge page, and status page shown to end users when they authenticate.
Enable Session Handling

(Optional)

 When selected, enables cookie-based strict session handling.
Note: When Enable Session Handling is selected, the Authentication Idle Time-Out option is not available. The Refresh Status Page Every option defines the authentication timeout.
Authentication Idle Time-Out Defines an idle timeout for user authentication.

If there have been no new connections within the specified time limit after the closing of a user's previous connection, the user is removed from the list of authenticated users.
Refresh Status Page Every

(Optional)

 Defines how often the status page is automatically refreshed.

When Enable Session Handling is selected, defines the authentication timeout.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – User Identification

Use this branch to select a User Identification Service element for the engine. The Forcepoint User ID Service, McAfee Logon Collector, and Integrated User ID Service provide user, group, and IP address information that can be used in transparent user identification.

Option Definition
User Identification Service Specifies the Forcepoint User ID Service, the McAfee Logon Collector, or the Integrated User ID Service that associates IP addresses with users for transparent user identification.

The Integrated User ID Service is primarily meant for demonstration purposes and proof-of-concept testing of user identification services.

  • Select — Allows you to select an existing Forcepoint User ID Service, McAfee Logon Collector, or Integrated User ID Service element.
  • None — Disables transparent user identification.
Note: McAfee Logon Collector is only supported in Forcepoint NGFW version 5.8 or higher. For Forcepoint NGFW version 6.4 or higher, we recommend that you use the Forcepoint User ID Service.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – Anti-Malware

Use this branch to enable and change settings for anti-malware checks on the engine.

Option Definition
Enable Enables anti-malware checks.
Malware Log Level The log level for anti-malware events.
  • None — Does not create any log entry.
  • Transient — Creates a log entry that is displayed in the Current Events mode in the Logs view (if someone is viewing it) but is not stored.
  • Stored — Creates a log entry that is stored on the Log Server.
  • Essential — Creates a log entry that is shown in the Logs view and saved for further use.
  • Alert — Triggers an alert entry.
Alert When Alert is selected as the log level, specifies the Alert element that is sent.
Option Definition
Malware Signature Update Settings section
Update Frequency Defines how often the engine checks for updates to the anti-malware database.
  • Never — The engine does not check for updates. You must update the anti-malware database manually.
  • When Anti-Malware Daemon Starts — The anti-malware daemon starts, for example, when the anti-malware feature is enabled or when the engine restarts.
  • Every Hour — The engine checks for updates once an hour.
  • Daily — The engine checks for updates once a day. Set the Time of day that the engine checks for updates.
  • Weekly — The engine checks for updates once a week. Set the Day and Time of day that the engine checks for updates.
Option Definition
Malware Signature Mirror Settings section
Mirror(s) Enter the URL of the anti-malware database mirror that the engine contacts to update the anti-malware database. Separate multiple addresses with commas.
Use HTTP Proxy

(Optional)

Specifies that the engine uses an HTTP proxy to connect to the anti-malware database mirrors.
Host The IP address or DNS name of the HTTP proxy.
Port The listening port of the HTTP proxy.
Username The user name for authenticating to the HTTP proxy.
Password The password for authenticating to the HTTP proxy.
Hide Prevents the password from being shown as plain text. Deselect this option to show the password. Selected by default.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – Sandbox

Use this branch to select and configure sandbox servers for engines.

Option Definition
Sandbox Type Specifies which type of sandbox the engine uses for sandbox file reputation scans.
  • Cloud Sandbox - Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection — The engine uses the cloud sandbox for Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection.
  • Local Sandbox - Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection — The engine uses the local sandbox for Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection.
    Note: To use the local sandbox for Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection, you must have a Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection appliance.
  • Local Sandbox - McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) — The engine uses McAfee Advanced Threat Defense.
    Note: McAfee Advanced Threat Defense is no longer supported in NGFW version 6.4.0 and later. We recommend that you use Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection instead.
  • None — The engine does not use a sandbox.
Option Definition
>When Sandbox Type is Cloud Sandbox - Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection
License Key The license key for the connection to the cloud sandbox server.
Note: The license defines the home data center where files are analyzed. Enter the key and license token for the data center that you want to use as the home data center.
CAUTION:
The license key and license token allow access to confidential analysis reports. Handle the license key and license token securely.
License Token The license token for the connection to the cloud sandbox server.
Sandbox Service Specifies the sandbox service that the firewall contacts to request file reputation scans. Click Select to select a Sandbox Service element.
HTTP Proxies

(Optional)

 When specified, requests are sent through an HTTP proxy instead of the engine accessing the external network directly.

Add — Allows you to add an HTTP Proxy to the list.

Remove — Removes the selected HTTP Proxy from the list.
Option Definition
>When Sandbox Type is Local Sandbox - Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection
License Key The license key for the connection to the local sandbox server.
License Token The license token for the connection to the local sandbox server.
Sandbox Service Click Select to select a Sandbox Service element.
HTTP Proxies

(Optional)

 When specified, requests are sent through an HTTP proxy instead of the engine accessing the external network directly.

Add — Allows you to add an HTTP Proxy to the list.

Remove — Removes the selected HTTP Proxy from the list.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – File Reputation

Use this branch to enable file reputation services for file filtering.

Option Definition
File Reputation Service Select the file reputation service to use.
  • None — Disables file reputation services.
  • Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIE) — Enables the use of McAfee TIE file reputation services for file filtering.
  • Global Threat Intelligence (GTI) — Enables the use of McAfee GTI file reputation services for file filtering.
Option Definition
>When File Reputation Service is Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIE)
ePO Server Shows the selected McAfee ePO Server element. The McAfee ePO server handles the request for DXL credentials initiated by the SMC.
Select Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select an ePO Server element.
DXL Certificates Shows the currently valid DXL certificates.
Generate DXL Certificates Generates new certificates.
Option Definition
>When File Reputation Service is Global Threat Intelligence (GTI)
HTTP Proxies

(Optional)

 When specified, requests are sent through an HTTP proxy instead of the engine accessing the external network directly.

Add — Allows you to add an HTTP Proxy to the list.

Remove — Removes the selected HTTP Proxy from the list.

Note: You can only use one HTTP proxy for the connection to the McAfee Global Threat Intelligence file reputation service. If you select more than one HTTP proxy, the additional HTTP proxies are ignored.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – Anti-Spam

The Anti-Spam feature is no longer supported in NGFW version 6.2.0 and later..

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – Sidewinder Proxy

Use this branch to enable and configure Sidewinder Proxies on the engine.

Option Definition
Enable When selected, enables Sidewinder Proxy.
Sidewinder Logging Profile The selected Sidewinder Logging Profile element for the engine. Click Select to open the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a Sidewinder Logging Profile.
SSH Proxy Settings specific to the SSM SSH Proxy.
SSH Known Hosts Lists The selected SSH Known Hosts List elements for the engine.
Add Opens the SSH Known Hosts Lists dialog box, where you can select an SSH Known Hosts List.
Remove Removes the selected element from the list.
Host Keys The SSH host keys used by the firewall when it acts as the SSH server in a connection that uses the SSM SSH Proxy.
Key Type Shows the signature algorithm used for the host key.
Key Length Shows the length of the host key.
SHA256 Fingerprint Shows the SHA256 fingerprint of the host key.
SSH Proxy Services The SSH Proxy Service element with which the host key is used. Double-click the field to open the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a Service element.
Comment

(Optional)

 A comment for your own reference.
Add Opens the Generate New Host Key dialog box.
Remove Removes the selected host key from the list.
Import Opens the Import Host Key dialog box, where you can import an existing host key.
Advanced Settings Opens the Advanced Sidewinder Proxy Settings dialog box.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – ThreatSeeker

Use this branch to select HTTP Proxy elements for the engine's connection to the ThreatSeeker Intelligence Cloud.

Option Definition
Enable When selected, enables ThreatSeeker URL filtering for the engine.
HTTP Proxies

(Optional)

 When specified, requests are sent through an HTTP proxy instead of the engine accessing the external network directly.

Add — Allows you to add an HTTP Proxy to the list.

Remove — Removes the selected HTTP Proxy from the list.

Engine Editor – Add-Ons – OPC UA Inspection

Use this branch to change inspection settings for open platform communications unified architecture (OPC UA). For information about OPC UA, see Knowledge Base article 12491.