Collect CyberArk Machine Identity Security logs (formerly Venafi)

This document explains how you can ingest CyberArk Machine Identity Security (formerly known as Venafi) logs to Google Security Operations using Bindplane. CyberArk Machine Identity Security provides automated certificate lifecycle management, machine identity protection, and zero-trust PKI services. It enables organizations to discover, manage, and automate the provisioning and renewal of TLS/SSL certificates and cryptographic keys across their infrastructure.

Before you begin

Make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Google SecOps instance.
• A Windows 2016 or later or Linux host with systemd.
• If running behind a proxy, ensure firewall ports are open per the Bindplane agent requirements.
• Privileged access to the Venafi Configuration Console (VCC).

Get Google SecOps ingestion authentication file

1. Sign in to the Google SecOps console.
2. Go to SIEM Settings > Collection Agent.

3. Download the Ingestion Authentication File.

   • Save the file securely on the system where Bindplane will be installed.

Get Google SecOps customer ID

1. Sign in to the Google SecOps console.
2. Go to SIEM Settings > Profile.
3. Copy and save the Customer ID from the Organization Details section.

Install the Bindplane agent

Install the Bindplane agent on your Windows or Linux operating system according to the following instructions.

Windows installation

1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Run the following command:

   msiexec /i "[https://github.com/observIQ/bindplane-agent/releases/latest/download/observiq-otel-collector.msi](https://github.com/observIQ/bindplane-agent/releases/latest/download/observiq-otel-collector.msi)" /quiet
   

Linux Installation

1. Open a terminal with root or sudo privileges.

2. Run the following command:

   sudo sh -c "$(curl -fsSlL [https://github.com/observiq/bindplane-agent/releases/latest/download/install_unix.sh](https://github.com/observiq/bindplane-agent/releases/latest/download/install_unix.sh))" install_unix.sh
   

Additional Installation Resources

For additional installation options, consult this installation guide.

Configure Bindplane Agent to ingest Syslog and send to Google SecOps

1. Access the Configuration File:

   • Locate the config.yaml file. Typically, it's in the /etc/bindplane-agent/ directory on Linux or in the installation directory on Windows.
   • Open the file using a text editor (for example, nano, vi, or Notepad).

2. Edit the config.yaml file as follows:

   receivers:
     tcplog:
       # Replace the port and IP address as required
       listen_address: "0.0.0.0:514"
   
   exporters:
     chronicle/chronicle_w_labels:
       compression: gzip
       # Adjust the path to the credentials file you downloaded in Step 1
       creds_file_path: '/path/to/ingestion-authentication-file.json'
       # Replace with your actual customer ID from Step 2
       customer_id: <your_customer_id>
       endpoint: malachiteingestion-pa.googleapis.com
       # Add optional ingestion labels for better organization
       log_type: 'VENAFI_ZTPKI'
       raw_log_field: body
       ingestion_labels:
   
   service:
     pipelines:
       logs/source0__chronicle_w_labels-0:
         receivers:
           - tcplog
         exporters:
           - chronicle/chronicle_w_labels
   

• Replace the port and IP address as required in your infrastructure.
• Replace <your_customer_id> with the actual Customer ID.
• Update /path/to/ingestion-authentication-file.json to the file path where the authentication file was saved in Step 1.

Restart the Bindplane Agent to apply the changes

1. To restart the Bindplane agent in Linux, run the following command:

   sudo systemctl restart observiq-otel-collector
   

2. To restart the Bindplane agent in Windows, you can either use the Services console or enter the following command:

   net stop observiq-otel-collector && net start observiq-otel-collector
   

Configure Syslog forwarding on CyberArk Machine Identity Security (formerly Venafi)

1. Sign in to the Venafi Configuration Console (VCC).
2. Go to Configuration > System Preferences > Logging.

3. In the Syslog Settings section, select Enable Syslog.

4. Provide the following configuration details:

   • Syslog Server: Enter the IP address of the Bindplane agent host.
   • Port: Enter 514 (or the port you configured in the Bindplane agent).
   • Protocol: Select TCP.
   • Syslog Format: Select RFC 5424 (recommended) or RFC 3164.

5. In the Log Categories section, select the event types to forward:

   • Certificate lifecycle events (issuance, renewal, revocation)
   • Policy violations and compliance alerts
   • Authentication and authorization events
   • Administrative actions and configuration changes
   • Discovery scan results

6. Click Save to apply the configuration.

7. Verify logs are being sent by checking the Bindplane agent logs on your host system.

For detailed, version-specific instructions, consult the Venafi documentation or contact CyberArk support.

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