Fidelis Network® CommandPost/K2 1. System Overview The Fidelis CommandPost/K2 appliance is the central component for command and control of Fidelis Network components. With CommandPost/K2, you create and edit sensor policies, craft metadata analytics and automation, and view alerts from connected sensor and Collector components.
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QUICK START GUIDE Fidelis Network® CommandPost/K2 CommandPost/K2 Setup Checklist Check Fidelis Network Sensor – Appliance Requirements Appropriate rack space, power, and cooling (Appendix Rack tools, rails, and connectors Keyboard and video monitor / KVM switch for temporary appliance setup Power cables — two per appliance, appropriate for power source and region...
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Use the tables below to identify the count and type of switch ports necessary to support the number of appliances for your deployment. Admin Network The Admin Network connects CommandPost/K2 to the Fidelis Network sensors, Collectors, and Sandbox components. Appliance Switch Port Type Qty.
2. Connect to the component CLI using one of the following methods: Via KVM Console: Connect a keyboard − and monitor to the appliance. For Fidelis Network appliances version − 9.0.5 or later, the screen on the right is displayed: www.fidelissecurity.com...
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− 6. From the command line, run: sudo /FSS/bin/setup You will be prompted for the SU (fidelis) password. 7. Within Setup, select Network Settings. 8. Configure the network parameters for the system and each active network interface. Use the Network Configuration table you prepared earlier.
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Fidelis Network® CommandPost/K2 8. Fidelis Licensing The Fidelis Network CommandPost/K2 comes with a 60-day evaluation license. The CommandPost/K2 user interface shows the Host ID for the Fidelis Network hardware, the current license key, and the expiration date. To access the License page: 1.
Fidelis Network® CommandPost/K2 Appendix C: System Types For Fidelis Network Software version 9.0.5 and later, the table below shows the software to apply based on the appliance SKU. You can find the SKU in the following locations: (Note that the SKU typically starts with “FSS” or “FNH”.) Appliance lid UID decal (see sample on right) •...