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How to collect data on Active Directory

This page describes how to collect events from the Windows Active Directory data source.

Log in to the CYBERQUEST web interface with an account with administrative rights.

Navigate to Settings > Management > Data Source Manager.

Settings > Management > Data Source Manager

Data Source Manager

This page contains all the data sources added in the CYBERQUEST application.

Data sources list

Add data source

To add a new data source, press Add data source button and complete the following form:

Add data source form

  • DataSource Type: Select "Applications / Active Directory Information (LogName: ActiveDirectoryInformation)" data source type;

  • DataSource Information: This field is filled in automatically with data source information;

  • Query Interval: How often the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) query runs. Defaults to every 60 seconds;

  • Credentials to use: Select a domain account with WMI and directory read permissions (See Credential Setup: How to manage Credentials);

  • Tag: A unique identifier automatically assigned to the data source;

  • Administrative Notes: Optional notes for administrators;

  • Anonymize Fields: Select fields to be anonymized. One or more options can be selected;

  • Computer: Enter the FQDN or IP of the target Domain Controller or server;

Complete the form and press Save to save changes, or Cancel to close the window without saving.

Assign the CYBERQUEST agent

The next step is to assign the CYBERQUEST agent to this data source. Press the drop-down list and choose the agent.

Assign agent dropdown

  • Edit: Click the Edit button button to update the data source information. The steps are similar to adding a new data source.
  • Clone: Click theClone icon to create a duplicate of the data source.
  • Delete: To remove a data source, unassign the Agent first, then click "Delete".