Entering a subscription key

To enable Forcepoint DLP configuration, enter a subscription key in the Data Security module of the Forcepoint Security Manager:

Steps

  1. Log on to the Security Manager. If the Data Security module is not displayed by default, hover over the Forcepoint logo at the top of the Forcepoint header and select Data from the drop-down list.
    1. If no subscription information has been provided, the subscription page appears automatically.
    2. To navigate to the subscription page, select Settings > General > Subscription.
  2. Browse to the subscription file, then click Submit. Current subscription information is displayed, and the Forcepoint DLP application restarts.
    Your subscription terms displayed on this page include the start and expiration dates (or “n/a” if you have a perpetual subscription), the number of subscribed users, and the modules and services to which you subscribe.
  3. If the subscription is about to expire, a notice appears on this screen. ClickUpdate to update the subscription.To update the Data Security subscription:
    1. Open the Forcepoint Security Manager console, and navigate to Data > Settings > General > Subscription.
    2. Click Update, and browse to the new XML file you received as part of fulfillment.
    3. Select the file, and click OK
    4. Click OK again to save the new file.
    5. Re-deploy:

      After the update, you are forced to log off of the Security Manager and then log on again to see accurate information on the subscription screen. The Deploy button is active at the top of the screen. Click Deploy. The subscription now updated to all Policy Engines in your deployment.

  4. If the deployment includes the Web Content Gateway, log on to the Content Gateway manager and:
    1. Navigate to the Configure > My Proxy > Subscription > Subscription Management tab.
    2. Enter the Forcepoint DLP Network subscription key and click Apply.
    3. Navigate to the Configure > My Proxy > Basic > General tab, then click Restart button to restart Content Gateway.
    Note: With Forcepoint Web Security or Forcepoint Email Security, subscription information is communicated to the management server automatically.