Before I get started.. IDSPM for ASC v4 is still in beta. A final will be out in the coming weeks...

To test IDSPM v2.1 beta, you will need ASC v4.0.0.19 or newer and IDSPM for ASC v2.1.0.16 or newer. Both are available in their respective download locations. I would strongly recommend using IDSPM for Activeworx Security Center(ASC) if you have multiple users. Or would like a single place to not only edit policies but also view events. To get it setup you will need to do a couple of steps...

1. Install IDSPM 2.1 for ASC on each desktop that will be using IDSPM.

2. In the settings form, set enable IDS Policy Manager on each desktop. (This will automatically extend the schema)

3. In the settings form, set the oinkcode. This needs to be done only once.

4. You are now ready to use IDSPM. You will see an icon on the side bar and the top menu bar.

a few things you should also know.

1. When viewing IDS Events, you know have the ability to view the rule, enable the rule, set suppressions, etc...

2. In the final of IDSPM v2.1, you will be able to import all you existing sensors and policies from IDSPM Stand Alone.

Once you get it setup and open it within ASC, it is almost exactly the same as IDSPM Stand Alone.

Cheers,

Jeff