Create an element for the Security Engine

Use the SMC Client to create the Security Engine element.

These steps are the high-level tasks. For more information, see the Forcepoint Network Security Platform Product Guide.

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Steps

  1. In the SMC Client, create a Security Engine, then define the properties in the Engine Editor.
    Follow the normal process to define the properties of a Security Engine, with these exceptions:
    • On the Advanced Settings branch, select FIPS-Compatible Operating Mode.
    • On the Advanced Settings > Log Handling branch, select a suitable setting for the Log Spooling Policy option, depending on your network environment.
  2. Review the settings for Automatic rules on the Policies > Automatic Rules branch. Select the values according to the security policy of your organization, including the Log Level for Automatic Rules.
  3. Save the initial configuration.
    Note: Handle the configuration files securely. They include the one-time password that allows establishing trust with the Management Server.