Thales Safenet Authentication Service
- Miguel Lauriano
- Aparna Rr
About the Device
SafeNet Authentication Service (SAS) is an enterprise-class authentication server designed to extend authentication services to users in a single organization or across an unlimited number of entities. These entities can be almost anything, from divisions or cost centers within a company, to subsidiaries or completely independent organizations. Its multi-tier, multi-tenant structure accommodates just about any hierarchy, reporting structure, business structure, security segregation, or other delineation.
Device Information
 Entity | Particulars |
|---|---|
Vendor Name | Thales (Gemalto) |
Product Name | Safenet Authentication Service (SAS) PCE |
Type of Device | Hosted |
Collection Method
Log Type | Â Ingestion label | Preferred Logging Protocol - Format | Log collection method |
|---|---|---|---|
Thales MFA | THALES_MFA | Syslog - CEF | CyberHub |
Port Requirements
Source | Destination | Port |
|---|---|---|
Thales Safenet | CyberHub | 514 (UDP) |
Device Configuration
SafeNet Authentication Service (SAS) logs are generated on the service providers’ servers. The SafeNet Agent for Remote Logging sends the information displayed in the SafeNet Authentication Service Manager window together with Operator Activity information to a configured Syslog Server.
Pre-requisites :
SAS Manager should be installed and configured on the machine.
SafeNet Agent for Remote Logging should be installed.
To configure Safenet Remote Logging Agent
To configure the Agent. Click Start > All Programs > SafeNet > Agents > Logging Agent. The SafeNet Authentication Service Logging Agent is displayed.
In Current Organization, click Add. Browse to the location of the
LoggingAgentConfigFile.bmcand load the file. This file will be available once you configure SAS Manager.The Current Organization will update information about your Virtual Server.
Click Configuration.
In Message Type, select the following:
• Authentication Message
• Operator Activity Message
You can only select one message type at a time. You need to configure it and then select second message type and repeat the process.
In Configuration > Send To >, select Syslog.
For Configuring syslog do the following:
a. In Primary, enter the IP: Port of the Syslog server in format as [ CYBERHUB_IP: 514]
b. In Secondary, keep it blank.
c. Format - choose ArcSight.
d. Click Apply.
Secondary Field will be auto populated with some value if kept blank. Regardless please keep it blank.
Once Configuration is saved and done, In Service Status > click Start. Also, for any changes done in SAS manager or remote logging agent, you must restart the Remote Logging Agent for changes to take effect.
Integration Parameters
Parameters required from customer for Integration.
Property | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
IP Address | Thales Safenet interface IP address | Hostname or IP address of the device which forwards logs to the CyberHub |
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