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Cisco Meraki via SIEM setup for Workbench

Sharon Burton
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This procedure helps you to connect your Cisco Meraki 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 configure your Cisco Meraki via SIEM device in Workbench.

Note

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

Step 1: Logging Cisco Meraki to a desired SIEM

Refer to your SIEM documentation or work with your SIEM representative to port in Cisco Meraki 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 Cisco Meraki logs are flowing through and available.

Step 3: Configure Cisco Meraki 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=cisco_meraki.

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  2. Fill in the device fields like this:

    • For SIEM, select the SIEM that was onboarded in Step 2.

    • For Name, type the host name of the Cisco Meraki device.

    • For Location, type the geographic location of the device.

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

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

    • For Source type, type the Splunk source type for this device.

  4. Click Save.

  5. You can provide console access now or set it up later. Use the instructions below to set it up later.

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.

Step 4: Edit the device to add console access

Expel needs console access to your device to allow our SOC analysts to dig deeper during incident investigations. Additionally, our engineering teams use this access to investigate potential health issues, including proper alert ingestion.

Note

Expel secures all login information our SOC analysts need about your devices in a MFA password product. Access to this login information is protected using our internal MFA processes. To learn more about the IP addresses all Expel traffic comes from, go here.

  1. Open Workbench. Go to Organization Settings > Security Devices. Next to the device you just connected, click the down arrow and click Edit.

  2. In the Console Login area, type these details:

    • Console URL: type the console URL from the Server address in the Connection Settings area above. At the end of the URL, type /login.

    • Username: type the user name you created above.

    • Password: type the password you created above.

    • Two-factor secret key (32-character code): depending on how your organization enforces log-ins, this field may not apply to you. In these cases, you can leave it blank. This field is optional and if you have questions or concerns, reach out to your engagement manager or to support.

  3. Click Save.

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