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Configure the Anomali Cloud Collector

Set up the Anomali Cloud Collector to continuously ingest threat intelligence data, such as threat detections and indicators of compromise, from an Anomali data source that supports the STIX/TAXII framework. You can choose to ingest threat intelligence data about either IP addresses or Domains that may be known to be malicious. As part of the process of configuring an Anomali collector, you can opt to automatically create a corresponding Anomali context table in the Context Management application to store the data.

In the context table, the Anomali threat intelligence data is normalized so that it can be mapped to Exabeam target attributes based on a common information model. This model defines standardized objects for security content across Exabeam products. The mapped data is used to enrich security content that can be leveraged by downstream services such as Search, Correlation Rules, and Dashboards. For more information about the context table and mapped attributes, see Anomali Context Tables, in the Context Management Guide.

Use the following steps to set up the Anomali Cloud Collector.

  1. Before you configure the Anomali Cloud Collector, ensure that you meet the prerequisites.

  2. Log in to the New-Scale Security Operations Platform with your registered credentials as an administrator.

  3. Navigate to Collectors > Cloud Collectors.

  4. Click New Collector.

  5. Click Anomali Context.

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  6. Enter the following information for the cloud collector.

    • NAME – Specify a name for the Anomali Cloud Collector.

    • COLLECTION DISCOVERY TYPE – Select the method you want to use to locate the collection source. Options include Auto Discovery and Manual. Subsequent fields may change based on your selection.

    • DISCOVERY SERVICE URL – If you selected the Auto Discovery option for Collection Discovery Type, a service URL is automatically populated.

    • API ROOT URL – If you selected the Manual option for Collection Discovery Type, enter one of the following URLs to specify the Anomali server from which the collector will ingest data:

      • https://api.threatstream.com/api/v1/taxii21/feeds/collections/

      • https://api.threatstream.com/api/v1/taxii21/trusted_circles/collections/

      • https://api.threatstream.com/api/v1/taxii21/search_filters/collections/

    • AUTHENTICATION TYPE – The Basic authentication method is used during Discovery and Collection phases.

    • USERNAME – If you select the Basic authentication type, enter an authentication username.

    • PASSWORD – Enter an authentication password.

    • COLLECTION – Do one of the following, depending on which Collection Discovery Type option you selected:

      • Auto Discovery – Click the Retrieve Collections List link to display a list of available collections. Select the specific collection from which the collector will ingest data.

      • Manual – Enter an identifier for the specific collection on the Anomali server from which the collector will ingest data.

    • INDICATOR TYPE – Select the type threat indicators you want to collect. Options include Domain or IP.

    • MAXIMUM AGE IN DAYS – Set a maximum age in days for the threat intelligence data. Avoid maintaining threat indicators for too long because aging data can be inaccurate and result in false positives.

    • AUTOMATICALLY CREATE A CONTEXT TABLE – Toggle this option on if you want to automatically generate a corresponding Anomali context table in the Context Management application. The context table will have the same name as the cloud collector. You can only connect one Anomali context table to one Anomali collector.

  7. (Optional) SITE – Select an existing site or to create a new site with a unique ID, click manage your sites. Adding a site name helps you to ensure efficient management of environments with overlapping IP addresses.

    By entering a site name, you associate the logs with a specific independent site. A sitename metadata field is automatically added to all the events that are going to be ingested via this collector. For more information about Site Management, see Define a Unique Site Name.

  8. (Optional) TIMEZONE – Select a time zone applicable to you for accurate detections and event monitoring.

    By entering a time zone, you override the default log time zone. A timezone metadata field is automatically added to all events ingested through this collector.

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  9. To confirm that the New-Scale Security Operations Platform communicates with the service, click Test Connection. 

  10. Click Install.

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    A confirmation message informs you that the new Cloud Collector is created.