Authentication using Agent

Agent not only assists in determining the posture of the endpoint device, but can also collect system information, access control, and authenticate users. You can configure the Policy Server to force users to authenticate using the Agent with the Authenticate User Using Genian Agent plugin. Once Users credentials have been Authenticated the Agent then communicates with the Policy Server every 2 minutes continually validating the User behind the endpoint device.

Step 1. Create Node Group for Authentication by Agent

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Group > Node in the left Policy panel

  3. Click Tasks > Create New Group for Policy

  4. Enter ID as Agent Authentication

  5. Find Condition section in the Node Group window. Click Add

  6. Enter the Following:

    • Criteria: Agent

    • Operator: is

    • Value: Installed

  7. Click Save

  8. Click Apply in the top right. Click Close

Step 2. Create Node Policy for Agent Authentication

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Policy > Node Policy in the left Policy panel

  3. Click Tasks > Create. Complete steps in Node Policy Wizard

  4. On General tab. Enter ID as Agent Authentication

  5. On Node Group tab. Select Agent Authentication Node Group and move it to Selected column #. On Preferences tab. Enter in desired Options #. On Agent Action tab. Select Authenticate User Using Genian Agent and move to Selected column

  6. On Anomaly Definition tab. (Nothing required on this tab)

  7. Click Finish

  8. Click Apply in the top right. Click Close

Step 3. Configure User Authentication by Agent Plugin

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Policy > Node Policy > Agent Action in the left Policy panel

  3. Find and click Authenticate User Using Genian Agent

  4. Add desired Conditions and Agent Actions

  5. Click Update

  6. Click Apply in the top right. Click Close

Note

Steps below are optional to use an existing Node Policy if you prefer not to create a new one

Assign Agent Action to Node Policy

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Policy > Node Policy in the left Policy panel

  3. Find and click Node Policy name

  4. Find Agent Action section. Click Assign

  5. Locate Authenticate User Using Genian Agent and move to Selected column

  6. Click Add

  7. Click Apply in the top right. Click Close