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 Security Engine for the IPS role
Configuring engine elements in the SMC prepares the SMC to manage Security Engine in the IPS role.

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.
  - Types of interfaces for Security Engines in the IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles
    Interface definitions are an important part of IPS and Layer 2 Engine elements.
  - Interface numbering
    The interfaces have their own numbering in the SMC called the interface ID. The interface IDs are mapped to the corresponding network interfaces on the Security Engine when you configure the Forcepoint Network Security Platform software.
  - Install licenses for Security Engines
    Install the Security Engine licenses that you downloaded while preparing for installation.
  - Defining IPS engines
    IPS elements are a tool for configuring nearly all aspects of your physical IPS components.
  - Bind engine licenses to IPS elements
    After you have configured the IPS elements, you must manually bind Management Server POL-bound licenses to specific IPS elements.
- 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.
- 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 Security Engine for the IPS role

Configuring engine elements in the SMC prepares the SMC to manage Security Engine in the IPS role.

Types of interfaces for Security Engines in the IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles
Interface definitions are an important part of IPS and Layer 2 Engine elements.
Interface numbering
The interfaces have their own numbering in the SMC called the interface ID. The interface IDs are mapped to the corresponding network interfaces on the Security Engine when you configure the Forcepoint Network Security Platform software.
Install licenses for Security Engines
Install the Security Engine licenses that you downloaded while preparing for installation.
Configuring IPS engines
IPS elements are a tool for configuring nearly all aspects of your physical IPS components.
Bind engine licenses to IPS elements
After you have configured the IPS elements, you must manually bind Management Server POL-bound licenses to specific IPS elements.

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