This article explains how to connect Exabeam Security Analytics to Workbench.
Step 1: Enable console access
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.
The Exabeam Security Management Platform uniquely combines a data lake for unlimited data collection, machine learning for advanced analytics, and automated incident response into an integrated set of products. The SOC analysts require a dedicated user account, which allows us to respond to security alerts and leverage the data available in Exabeam Security Analytics.
Note
Expel secures all login information our SOC analysts need about your devices in an 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.
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At the bottom of the left-hand context menu, select Settings.
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In the Team section of the submenu, select Users.
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In the upper right portion of the Users page, select + New User. Enter the following information for the fields:
Field name
What to put in it
User Type
Local
Username
expel
Full Name
Expel SOC
Email
Optional field can be left blank
Password
Enter a password. Save the password to enter later in Workbench.
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For Role, select Tier 3 Analyst. If a custom role is preferred, complete the next few steps, being sure to note the permission requirements. If you do not need a custom role, skip to Step 2.
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At the bottom of the left-hand context menu, select Settings.
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In the Team section of the settings submenu, select Roles.
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In the upper right portion of the Users page, select + New Role.
- Role Name - enter "Expel".
- Description - enter "Expel Custom Role".
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Select Advanced Analytics, and then select the following permissions:
View
View Activities
Required
View Executive Info
Required
View Global Insights
Required
View Infographics
Required
View Insights
Required
View Rules
Required
Edit and Approve
Approve Lockouts
Optional but recommended
Accept Sessions
Optional but recommended
Manage Rules
Optional but recommended
Manage Watchlist
Optional but recommended
Search
Manage Search Library
Optional but recommended
Basic Search
Required
Threat Hunting
Required
View Search Library
Required
Step 2: Generate API credentials
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.
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Navigate to Advanced Analytics > Core > Cluster Authorization Token.
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In the Cluster Authentication Token menu, select + to add a new token.
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In the Setup Token dialog box:
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Token Name - enter a name for the token.
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Expiry Date - select "Permanent".
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Permission Level - select "Tier 3 Analyst".
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- Select Save.
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Copy the generated token for use in the next step.
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.
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Go to https://workbench.expel.io/settings/security-devices?setupIntegration=exabeam_fusion_xdr.
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Complete the fields using the credentials and information you collected in Step 1 and Step 2.
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(On-prem only) Select an Assembler from the list. If you have an assembler, select the assembler you set up in Getting connected to Workbench.
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For Name, type a name that's meaningful to you.
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Type the city or site where your Exabeam installation is located for Location.
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Under Connection Settings, for Token type the token you generated in Step 2 and for Server Address type the IP address for Exabeam.
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For Username and Password, type the information you created in Step 1.
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- Click Save.
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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 an 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.
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Open Workbench. Go to Organization Settings > Security Devices. Next to the device you just connected, click the down arrow and click Edit.
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In the Console Login area, type these details:
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Console URL: type the console URL from the Server address in the Connection Settings area above. At the end of the URL, type /login.
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Username: type the user name you created above.
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Password: type the password you created above.
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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.
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- Click Save.