This article helps you to connect your Proofpoint 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 Proofpoint via SIEM device in Workbench.

Note

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

Step 1: Logging Proofpoint to a desired SIEM

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

Step 3: Configure Proofpoint via SIEM in Workbench

Note

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

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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 Proofpoint device.

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

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

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

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