Set up FortiDeceptor
Use the following checklist to verify you have completed all of the general configuration tasks.
Task | Description | |
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Connect to the GUI |
Connect the administration interface to a management computer with an Ethernet cable, then configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface of the FortiDeceptor unit. |
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Change the administrator password | You are required to create a create strong password the first time you log into FortiDeceptor. | |
Change the system hostname | Change the full host name in the System Information widget. | |
Connect to the CLI | If necessary, connect to the CLI console. | |
Configure the system time | Configure the FortiDeceptor system time manually or synchronize with an NTP server from the System Information widget. | |
Upload the license file to FortiDeceptor | Go to Dashboard > System Information widget, click Upload License beside Firmware License. | |
Review the default port information | FortiDeceptor reserves Port1 for device management. The other ports are used to deploy deception decoys. | |
Configure Central Management on the manager | Configure the Central Management console to manage remote FortiDeceptor appliances including Decoy VMs deployment, system configuration, and incident alert monitoring. |