Define a proxy server

In the Proxy tab, set the proxy options described below.

Note: To connect with AlgoSec SaaS services, the proxy server must support the CONNECT method request.

Note: If you do not know the proxy settings in your organization, contact your local network administrator.

Tip: In the onboarding stage, communication may be temporarily directed to the public services of the

ZIA/AWS/Azure Cloud firewall when using a third party proxy. Wait 10-15 minutes to sync the proxy settings inside the ASMS services.

To verify that proxy setting have been synced to all nodes, on the Central Manager run the following code:

/bin/algosec_conf --verify-proxy-configuration

Proxy fields

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Use proxy server

Select this option to specify that a proxy server is used to access the Internet. This is relevant for the following situations:

  • You want to connect to cloud devices defined in AFA (such as AWS or Azure) via a proxy server.
  • You want to validate your AFA "Online" license via a proxy server. Defining the proxy server enables AFA to access the license server.
  • You want to route traffic through your proxy as part of the HTTP tunnel to AlgoSec SaaS products (AlgoSec Cloud, AppViz, and ObjectFlow). See Troubleshoot AlgoSec SaaS HTTPS tunnel.

Note: This only applies if you received an "Online" license from AlgoSec.

Note: Only one proxy server can be defined.

Proxy

Type the proxy server's IP address.

Port

Type the port number used by the proxy server.

Use proxy authentication

Select this option if the proxy server requires authentication.

If you select this option, you must complete the Username and Password fields.

Username

Type the username to use for authenticating to the proxy server.

Password

Type the password to use for authenticating to the proxy server.