Creating Permissions

Understanding Permissions

Permissions allow you to define Node Access based off of a combination of Network, Service, Time, and Process objects. Out of the box Genians has 2 Permissions that are used in our pre-defined Enforcement Policies. These are PERM-ALL and PERM-DNS.

  • PERM-ALL: Allow all services on all networks

  • PERM-DNS: Only allow DNS service on all networks

(You can create custom Permissions but you first need to understand about the Network, Service, Time, and Process objects and how to edit and create them)

  • Network - A rule that identifies certain networks and allows you to define access based off of IP/Netmask, IP Range. Fully qualified domain names may also be used to block or allow specific websites. Node Groups may also be used as a network object.

  • Service - A rule that identifies services to allow you to define access through several protocols and ports.

  • Time - A rule used to create different access times to either allow during certain days and hours, or deny during certain days or hours.

  • Process - A rule that identifies specific processes running on controlled terminals. You can define access by specifying the full executable file path and process information, and enter a description of the process's purpose and objectives.

(Exclude checkbox is used to as a **NOT Operator*. e.g. For a defined Network, checking the box for Exclude allows Nodes to access ALL networks other then this one*)

Important

Permission is applicable only to ARP Enforcement, Port Mirroring enforcement, and in-line enforcement.

Step 1. Create A Custom Network Object

Note

Node Groups may also be used as Network Objects. To enable, go to Preferences > Beta Features, then skip to Step 4 to configure to a permission.

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Object > Network in left Policy panel

  3. Click Tasks > Create

  4. Enter the following:

    • ID: Unique-Name (e.g. Guest Network)

    • Group: Select Group or Groups to apply to this Network Object

    • Network IP/Netmask, Range, or FQDN + DNS TTL

  5. Click Create

  6. Click Apply

Default Network Objects

  • @LOCAL - Is an object representing the local network of each intended sensor interface. A local server can be accessed by anyone on the local network but outside access is denied.

  • @MANAGED - Is combined networks from ALL Network Sensors. If New Network Sensors are added then those networks are automatically added and included into the @MANAGED group.

Example:

Network Sensor

IP Address

Sensor 1

192.168.10.10

Sensor 2

192.168.20.10

Sensor 3

192.168.30.10

A Node connects with IP: 192.168.10.100

If the Node is allowed and the Network object is LOCAL Group: A(192.168.10.100) Perm Destination Network: Local The node can only connect to the Network range 192.168.10.0/24

The Node is allowed and the Network object is MANAGED Group:A(192.168.10.100) Perm Destination Network: Manage The node can only connect to the Network ranges in 192.168.10.0/24, 192.168.20.0/24, 192.168.30.0/24

Step 2. Create A Custom Service Object

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Object > Service in left Policy panel

  3. Click Tasks > Create

  4. Enter the following:

    • ID: Unique-Name (e.g. Port 80)

    • Group: Select Group or Groups to apply to this Network Object

    • Service Port: Select a Protocol and Operator to choose ports (e.g. For Port 80: TCP/ = 80, and TCP/ = 8080)

  5. Click Update

  6. Click Apply

Step 3. Create A Custom Time Object

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Object > Time in left Policy panel

  3. Click Tasks > Create

  4. Enter the following:

    • ID: Unique-Name (e.g. Business Hours for Guests)

    • Group: Select Group or Groups to apply to this Network Object

    • Time: Specific Date or Range of Days and Hours (e.g. Time: 0800-1800, Days: Monday-Friday)

  5. Click Create

  6. Click Apply

Step 3.5. Create A Custom Process Object

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Object > Process in left Policy panel

  3. Click Tasks > Create

  4. Enter the following:

    • ID: Unique-Name (e.g. Web Browser)

    • Group: Select Group or Groups to apply to this Process Object

    • Process Information: Enter the complete executable file path and process information (e.g. C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe)

    • Process Description: Enter a description of the process purpose and objectives

  5. Click Create

  6. Click Apply

Step 4. Create A Permission

  1. Go to Policy in top panel

  2. Go to Object > Permission in left Policy panel

  3. Click Tasks > Create

  4. Enter the following:

    • ID: Unique-Name

    • Description: Some description to help understand what the Permission does

    • Settings: Select and edit Network, Service, Time, and Process objects.

    • Exclude: Is used as a NOT Operator

  5. Click Create

  6. Click Apply