Forcepoint Network Security Platform 7.3 Installation Guide

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Forcepoint Security Engine deployment
Forcepoint Security Engine deployment consists of adding and configuring engine elements in the SMC, and configuring the Security Engine software on the engine.
Initial configuration of Security Engine software
After configuring the Security Engines in the SMC Client, apply the initial configuration of the Security Engine and contact the Management Server.

Introduction to the Forcepoint Network Security Platform solution
Before setting up Forcepoint Network Security Platform, it is useful to know what the different components do and what Security Engine roles are available. There are also tasks that you must complete to prepare for installation.
Forcepoint Security Management Center deployment
SMC is the management component of the Security Engine system. SMC must be installed and running before you can deploy the Security Engines.
Forcepoint Security Engine deployment
Forcepoint Security Engine deployment consists of adding and configuring engine elements in the SMC, and configuring the Security Engine software on the engine.
- Configuring Forcepoint Security Engines with Layer 3 Interfaces
  Configuring engine elements in the SMC prepares the SMC to manage Security Engine with Layer 3 Interfaces.
- Configuring Security Engine for the IPS role
  Configuring engine elements in the SMC prepares the SMC to manage Security Engine in the IPS role.
- Configuring Security Engine for the Layer 2 Engine role
  Configuring engine elements in the SMC prepares the SMC to manage Security Enginew with the Layer 2 Engine role.
- Configuring Security Engines as Master Engines and Virtual Engines
  Configuring engine elements in the SMC prepares the SMC to manage Master Security Engines and Virtual Security Engines.
- Configuring routing
  After creating the Security Engine elements and defining the interfaces, you can configure the basic routing.
- Initial configuration of Security Engine software
  After configuring the Security Engines in the SMC Client, apply the initial configuration of the Security Engine and contact the Management Server.
  - Options for initial configuration
    You can configure the Security Engine software using plug-and-play configuration, automatic configuration, or the Security Engine Configuration Wizard.
  - Using plug-and-play configuration
    In plug-and-play configuration, the Security Engine appliance automatically connects to the Installation Server, downloads the initial configuration file, then contacts the Management Server.
  - Using automatic configuration
    In automatic configuration, you configure the engine automatically using a USB drive that contains the initial configuration files.
  - Using the Security Engine Configuration Wizard
    You can import or manually configure the settings for the Security Engine using either the command line or the web browser version of the Security Engine Configuration Wizard.
- Creating and installing policies
  After successfully applying the initial configuration and establishing contact between the Security Engines and the Management Server, the Security Engine is in the initial configuration state. Now you can create and install policies for access control or inspecting traffic.
Maintenance
To maximize the benefit of Security Engine, upgrade the SMC and Security Engine regularly.
Appendices

Initial configuration of Security Engine software

After configuring the Security Engines in the SMC Client, apply the initial configuration of the Security Engine and contact the Management Server.

Options for initial configuration
You can configure the Security Engine software using plug-and-play configuration, automatic configuration, or the Security Engine Configuration Wizard.
Using plug-and-play configuration
In plug-and-play configuration, the Security Engine appliance automatically connects to the Installation Server, downloads the initial configuration file, then contacts the Management Server.
Using automatic configuration
In automatic configuration, you configure the engine automatically using a USB drive that contains the initial configuration files.
Using the Security Engine Configuration Wizard
You can import or manually configure the settings for the Security Engine using either the command line or the web browser version of the Security Engine Configuration Wizard.

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