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Lacework setup for Workbench

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This article explains how to connect Lacework to Workbench.

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Step 1: Enable console access

Create a user in Lacework for Workbench or create an SSO user for Workbench with access to Lacework.

Having read-only access to the interface of your technology allows Expel to dig deeper during incident investigations. Our device health team uses this access to investigate potential health issues with your tech.

Step 2: Generate API credentials

To integrate the technology with Workbench, we need to create secure credentials to the API.

Lacework provides a combination of API Access keys and tokens to be used by clients and client applications to access the Lacework API. API access key IDs and secret access keys are created using the Lacework Console. Temporary access (bearer) tokens, used by clients, are created using the Lacework API.

Only administrators can create API access keys with a limit of 2 per user. An API access key doesn't expire but can be disabled or deleted. After creation, administrators can download and securely store the secret key.

  1. To create an API key, navigate to Settings > API Keys and click + Create New.

  2. Type a name for the key and an optional description and click Save.

  3. To get the secret key, download the generated API key file and open it in an editor.

    Docs reference: https://support.lacework.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011403853-Generate-API-Access-Keys-and-Tokens

Step 3: Configure the technology in Workbench

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

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. In a new browser tab, login to https://workbench.expel.io.

  2. On the console page, navigate to Settings and click Security Devices.

  3. At the top of the page, click Add Security Device.

  4. Search for and select your technology.

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  5. Complete all fields using the credentials and information you collected in Step 1 and Step 2.

    • For Name type the host name of the Lacework device.

    • For Location type the geographic location of the appliance.

    • For URL type the host name or IP address of the Lacework management interface. Device IP can be found in the Lacework console under Dashboard > General Information > MGT IP Address.

    • For API key type the API generated in Step 2.

    • For API secret, type the secret generated in Step 2.

  6. Click Save.

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

You can see if the device is healthy on the Security Devices page. It may take a few minutes to see the device listed as healthy.

To check if alerts are coming through, navigate to the Alerts Analysis page. Scroll to the device you want to check and click View alerts. Switch to grid view, then check the list for device alerts. It can take 36 to 72 hours for alerts to appear after setup, as we tune your device.

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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