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🛡️ Adding a Host

To fully leverage NxtFireGuard's capabilities, you’ll need to add a host—devices that send threat logs to our platform for processing.

🔍 Host Overview​

Refer to the table below for a quick look at the types of supported hosts and the supported connection method for each. We’ll dive deeper into setup tutorials for each host type later.

Security SolutionHost TypeLog Transmission
PaloAlto Firewall and vFirewallFirewallDirectly
Cisco FTD (managed with FMC)Firewallvia Syslog-Relay Docker Container
Cisco ISEAAA Servervia Syslog-Relay Docker Container
T-PotHoneypotvia Logstash-Relay Docker Container

🚀 Getting Started​

To add a host:

  1. Go to Hosts in the main menu.
  2. Click the + button to add a new host.
  3. Select Host Type: Choose the type of host (Firewall, AAA Server, Honeypot) you’re adding. You'll be redirected to the documentation on how to integrate your desired host type. Hosts Overview

✔️ Continue After Setup​

After completing the setup tutorial for your specific host type and sending the first log to NxtFireGuard, the host will appear in the Hosts section.

Hosts Overview

🚀 Key Actions to Take:​

  1. Delete Button
    If you need to remove a host, click the Delete button. This action will purge the host from NxtFireGuard.
    Important: Ensure you have removed the log forwarding to NxtFireGuard. If it is still configured, the host will reappear as soon as we receive another log from it.

  2. IP-Processing Options
    Access the three-dot menu for each host to configure how private and public IPs are processed.
    For detailed instructions, refer to our IP-Processing Documentation. It’s strongly recommended to review and adjust these settings to suit your security preferences.

  3. Adding Hosts to Blocklists
    To enable a host to contribute to a blocklist, you’ll need to associate the host with a blocklist:

    • Go to Blocklists in the menu.
    • Click the Associate Hosts button.
    • Add your new host to the applied Hosts section.
      For comprehensive instructions, visit the Blocklists Documentation.

If you need help, feel free to reach out to our support team: Contact Support.

🎉 Congratulations!​

You have finished the basic onboarding process!

If you have questions or need further help, our support team is available: Contact Support.