Security meter and configuration on an Appliance dashboard
You can view the security score of an appliance. A graph displays the score trend of your appliance for the last 30 days.
The security control settings are displayed after the graph. The displays information about how the security score is calculated. For more information, click the link.
If the security settings data is not received in last 24 hours, you may be viewing older data.
The security controls are grouped under two categories:
Access and Authorization
Compliance and Alerts
The security settings that are related to access and authorization of the appliances are displayed.
Table: Access and Authorization security settings
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Restricts the access to the appliance over HTTPS, ensuring secure web communication. | |
Restricts the access to the appliance through SSH for secure remote system management. | |
Activates a secure state where only essential functions are allowed for security. | |
Describes the current configuration of lockdown mode. Note: The count of WORM instances on the appliance is displayed. | |
Specifies whether an external certificate is used for host communication. | |
Enforces a strong password policy to enhance security. | |
Uses the smart cards or digital certificates for user authentication. | |
Allows the users to authenticate and gain access to multiple systems without entering the credentials again. | |
Specifies whether multifactor authentication is configured for the appliance shell. | |
Specifies whether multifactor authentication is configured for the appliance console. | |
Specifies whether multifactor authentication is mandatory for the appliance console. | |
Specifies whether the BIOS password is changed from the default password. |
The security settings that are related to compliance of standards and settings for system monitoring and alerts are displayed.
Table: Compliance and Alerts security settings
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Sends the email notifications for system events or issues. | |
Sends Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) notifications for system monitoring. | |
Indicates the compliance with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). | |
Indicates adherence to the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). | |
Secures the appliance to prevent unauthorized access or threats. | |
Monitors and blocks the potential security threats through prevention and detection systems. | |
Displays a warning or information during sign-in for legal or security notices. | |
Forwards the system logs to remote servers for centralized logging and monitoring. |