Proxy Configuration Using Remote Console Interface

If the Network Passive Sensor is behind a Proxy server, you need to enable a Proxy configuration using the Proxy Configuration menu option. Configuring the proxy user and password fields can enable authentication (Basic) of the Network Passive SensorSensor connection to your Proxy server.

The Network Passive Sensor uses the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol (HTTPS and WebSocket) to secure its connection to the Qualys web application, similar to a web browser's connection to a secure web server. If the Qualys connection passes through a Proxy server, you must enable the Proxy option on the Network Passive Sensor. This configuration re-directs Qualys outbound connections through the Proxy server.

Your Proxy server must be configured to tunnel or pass through the SSL session to the Qualys web application. This ensures a secured end-to-end connection. SSL bridging or tunnel termination must not be configured in your Proxy server when supporting the Network Passive Sensor.

To configure Proxy support, perform the following steps:

1. Go to Proxy Configuration menu option and press Enter to continue.
2. Select Enable Proxy and click OK.
3. When the Enter the proxy server details prompt appears, provide the proxy server parameters:
   • Proxy IP Address Enter the Proxy server’s IP address.
   • Proxy Port Enter the port number assigned to the Proxy server.

4. Click Next to select the authentication type from NoAuth, BasicAuth, or NTLMAuth. If you select BasicAuth or NTLMAuth, you need to provide a username and password.

   • Proxy User Enter the user name for Proxy authentication. If authentication is not enabled at the Proxy level, leave the entry field blank.
   • Proxy Password Enter the password for Proxy authentication. If authentication is not enabled at the Proxy level, leave the entry field blank.

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