Getting Started

We want your experience with Syxsense to be as smooth as possible, so we have designed this Help Guide to get you up and running with Syxsense software in no time. Here you can find a list of topics in the order provided for the best outcomes to perform any type of systems management or systems automation tasks needed. 

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Navigating the Guide

General Information

How to use Syxsense ConsoleHow to use Syxsense Console 

Is this your first time in the console? Learn the basics of the interface in Navigating the Interface.

How to configure Syxsense for your purposesHow to configure Syxsense for your purposes

Learn what advanced settings are available to customize your console even further in the Settings and Configurations section.

How to get assistance with Syxsense consoleHow to get assistance with Syxsense console 

Learn what the buttons on our toolbar are used for and how to contact the helpdesk for any technical issues, concerns, or questions in Getting Help

Provisioning Endpoints

What are the requirements before you startWhat are the requirements before you start

Before using Syxsense Manage, Secure, or Enterprise review network and Antivirus requirements needed by visiting the Requirements and Prerequisites section.

How to install our agentHow to install our agent 

Learn the different methods of implementation to get your Console up and running by visiting the Implementation and Discovery section.

How to remove an agentHow to remove an agent 

Agent Removal topic describes different methods of removing agents.

Organizing Endpoints

How to overview all the devices currently represented in the Syxsense consoleHow to overview all the devices currently represented in the Syxsense console 

Check the Devices section the get familiar with all available actions and tools.

How to view all the inventory collected from the deviceHow to view all the inventory collected from the device

Check the the InventoryInventory History and Inventory Scan for a detailed overview.

How to manage devices with different organizational methodsHow to manage devices with different organizational methods

The management options are Sites, Active Directories, Queries, and Groups and they are represented under the Managed Devices section.

How to create and manage User accountsHow to create and manage User accounts 

All the information about creating and managing User accounts, assigning User permissions and building account roles is represented in Console Security section of this guide.

Remote Monitoring and Management

What if the device is offlineWhat if the device is offline

Force the offline device to Wake Up by sending it a WakeOn-Lan signal.

How to start a remote-control sessionHow to start a remote-control session

Learn how to access the device directly through the Internet with Remote Control option. The connection to this device will be brokered by the Syxsense console.

What tools are available for remote managementWhat tools are available for remote management

In addition to directly remote controlling an endpoint you can also manage your devices using a few different console side tools, located in the sidebar of the endpoints tool list:

File Browser - Silently browse the file structure of the device selected.

PowerShell - Advanced. Remote PowerShell terminal with returned response.

Event Viewer - View any of the standard Windows event logs.

Process Viewer - Silently view and control the running processes and services, send silent command line.

WMI Explorer - Advanced. Send custom WMI queries and view the returned results.

Remote Registry - Advanced. When you reinstall software packages, you may want to use a remote registry to check if all the components from the previous package are removed.

Log Viewer - Advanced. View the remote device's Syxsense logs.

Device Quarantine - Instantly quarantine a device from its local network as well as limited Internet access.

Linux Scanner -Task automation tool with a command-line shell.

 

All these tools and more information can be found in Device Tools section.

Task Management

What actions are available within the Syxsense management suite What actions are available within the Syxsense management suite

Tasks are events that are initiated by the Syxsense Console and are acted out on an endpoint or selection of endpoints. On this page, you can find all of the different types of tasks that can be created in the Syxsense Console.

How to schedule tasks efficientlyHow to schedule tasks efficiently

Want to build flexible timelines for deploying multiple actions? Assign the task to Maintenance Windows schedule.

Reporting with Syxsense

Useful data gathering for the efficient work of analysts and managersUseful data gathering for the efficient work of analysts and managers

Learn which reports can be generated by Syxsense and how to modify them to specific requirements in the Reports section of this guide.

Syxsense API

How to set up the access and generate calls to the APIHow to set up the access and generate calls to the API

Syxsense API has been built for ease of use and functionality. As part of the Enterprise tier of service, Syxsense provides access to pull or push information to and from the console programmatically through our API. Check this section to get instructions on setting up authentication to the API and making calls to the API.

Syxsense Dashboards

How to keep valuable environmental metrics and telemetry in touchHow to keep valuable environmental metrics and telemetry in touch

Dashboards allow you to group data according to your needs in the different consoles that can be accessed without the need to log in and out. This section guides efficient customization.

Create and modify a dashboard for your purposeCreate and modify a dashboard for your purpose

Create a new dashboard either on the home screen or within any top-level areas of the console where you see an existing dashboard and easily modify it when needed with Dashboard Creation and Modification guides.

How to create and customize your widgetsHow to create and customize your widgets

Add a new widget to a dashboard and turn it into a dynamic actionable task or graph, change its color shape or graphical icon with Widget Creation and Configuration guides.

Types of dashboard widgetsTypes of dashboard widgets

There are many different Dashboards Widgets to use, here is a full list of all available options.

Syxsense Content Curation

Patches overviewPatches overview

Navigate the security definitions interface, understand individual patch-level details and patch management process by visiting the Patches page.

How to scan the device for the specific patch needHow to scan the device for the specific patch need

Deployment starts with detection. Always be sure to Patch Scan devices before remediation. 

How to keep your system updated and protectedHow to keep your system updated and protected

Ready to deploy updates? The Patch Deploy task will scan for all updates chosen in the task wizard and deploy only those that are required.

How to detect any vulnerabilities and misconfigurationsHow to detect any vulnerabilities and misconfigurations

Learn how to detect security issues on the devices in the corporate network and check out the classification of the detected vulnerabilities by visiting the Security Scan task page.

How to create dynamic patch sets for your convenienceHow to create dynamic patch sets for your convenience

Learn how to create your own filters to dynamically target patches based on similar attributes and values. Details are available in Patch Queries and Default Queries.

How to group the patchesHow to group the patches

Learn how to create your own containers to statically target patches based on your own selection in Patch Groups.

Advanced patchingAdvanced patching

In this section, you can find a list of your custom patches, all the patches for Windows, Linux, and macOS, as well as a list of available third-party patches grouped by Vendors (Syxsense has an industry-leading library of third-party patches). Check Advanced Patching Options for details.

Custom Patches: Learn how to upload your own content, create detection logic, and scan/deploy. Contact your manager to arrange the training.

Syxsense Cortex

Find out what is Syxsense Cortex all aboutFind out what is Syxsense Cortex all about

Syxsense Cortex page describes the framework and its possibilities. 

How Syxsense Cortex can help with complex task automationHow Syxsense Cortex can help with complex task automation

Find out what Syxsense Cortex is all about. Check out the Cortex Workflows and their main features.

What automation steps are available at Syxsense CortexWhat automation steps are available at Syxsense Cortex

Learn what Actions you can use in a custom workflow.

Workflow creation best practicesWorkflow creation best practices

Learn how to create a custom workflow in Create a Workflow guide.

How to approve the workflowHow to approve the workflow

Learn how to Approve a Workflow to start Security Resolve task.

Mobile Device Management

What tools are available after device installationWhat tools are available after device installation is finished

Check Mobile Management section to overview all available options for mobile devices.

HHow to manage Android devices

Find guides for adding Android policies in Android Management section.

How to How to manage IOS devices

Syxsense Zero Trust

How to secure your resources with Endpoint Oriented Zero TrustHow to secure your resources with Endpoint Oriented Zero Trust

Learn how to create, publish and manage trust evaluations with Zero Trust section.

Other Useful Information

HelpDesk IntegrationHelpDesk Integration

Syxsense Launchpad allows functions from the Syxsense Console to be called from within a Helpdesk / Service Desk solution (ServiceNow and others).

How to manage your licensesHow to manage your licenses

Increase your license count by purchasing more through the automated process. Subscriptions and Licensing will help.

Have a question?Have a question?

View our most frequently asked questions in the FAQ section.