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.
Configuring routing
After creating the Security Engine elements and defining the interfaces, you can configure the basic routing.

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.
  - Getting started with routing
    Routes to directly connected networks are automatically added according to the interfaces defined for each Security Engine. You must manually add other routes or configure dynamic routing.
  - Add routers
    A Router element represents a next-hop gateway’s IP address in routing configurations.
  - Add or view the default route
    You can check which route is currently set as the default route for traffic leaving the Security Engine and set a new default route.
  - Add static routes
    You can add a static route to a network in the routing configuration.
- 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.
- 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

Configuring routing

After creating the Security Engine elements and defining the interfaces, you can configure the basic routing.

Getting started with routing
Routes to directly connected networks are automatically added according to the interfaces defined for each Security Engine. You must manually add other routes or configure dynamic routing.
Add routers
A Router element represents a next-hop gateway’s IP address in routing configurations.
Add or view the default route
You can check which route is currently set as the default route for traffic leaving the Security Engine and set a new default route.
Add static routes
You can add a static route to a network in the routing configuration.

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