HP LaserJet Enterprise - HP FutureSmart Printer Integration for HP ArcSight Security Information Event Management Solution (white paper)

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Introduction
HP FutureSmart printers provide event information through the standard Syslog server logging format. Advanced
security logging events are now available through the “Enable CCC Logging” setting. This security event information can
be sent to an active HP ArcSight Security Information and Event Manger (SIEM) solution using the included
SmartConnector for HP Printers Syslog software.
Detailed Description
The following components are needed to configure the HP FutureSmart printers to send advanced security logging
events to the HP ArcSight SIEM solution.
 An active HP ArcSight SIEM environment consisting of HP ArcSight server(s) and HP ArcSight Console
applications
 The SmartConnector for HP Printers Syslog software installed within the HP ArcSight network
 HP FutureSmart printers configured to access the SmartConnector software
HP FutureSmart Printer Configuration
Follow these steps to configure HP FutureSmart printers to send security logging information to the SmartConnector
1. Using the Web interface, access the supported HP printer through any Web browser. For example: http:// <IP
address of the printer>.
2. Click the Networking tab and the Advanced sub-tab.
3. Enter the IP address of the SmartConnector server in the Syslog Server field.
4. Select the Enable CCC Logging checkbox to activate the logging of advanced security events.
5. Click Apply