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Check Point via SIEM setup for Workbench

Sharon Burton
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This procedure helps you to connect your Check Point via SIEM to the Expel Workbench. The procedure is to port in logs by creating a new Syslog source, configuring that source in Workbench, then your Check Point via SIEM device in Workbench.

Note

Some steps in this procedure vary greatly depending upon the SIEM-based technology you use.

Some steps in this procedure vary greatly depending upon the SIEM-based technology you use.

Step 1: Logging Check Point to a desired SIEM

Refer to your SIEM documentation or work with your SIEM representative to port in Check Point logs. You can also refer to the following web references for creating a new Syslog source:

Step 2: Configure the SIEM in Workbench

This link opens the Expel Knowledge Base section for connecting SIEM-based technology to Workbench. Follow the applicable article to configure your SIEM-based tech and confirm that Check Point logs are flowing through and available.

Step 3: Configure Check Point via SIEM in Workbench

Now that we have the correct access configured and noted the credentials, we can integrate your tech with Workbench.

  1. In a new browser tab, go to https://workbench.expel.io/settings/security-devices?setupIntegration=checkpoint.

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  2. Fill in the device fields like this:

    1. For SIEM select the SIEM that was onboarded in Step 2.

    2. For Name type the host name of the Check Point device.

    3. For Location type the geographic location of the device.

  3. Fill in the Connection Settings fields based on the SIEM selected:

    1. For Source category, type in the Sumo Logic source category for this device.

  4. Click Save.

To check if alerts are coming through, navigate to Alerts on the console page. Click the icon in the upper right to switch to grid view, then check the list for device alerts.

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