Description
Create a secured session to BackBox Web Application UI
Vendor
This connection component is designed for secure connection to the following target:
| Vendor | BackBox |
|---|---|
| Product | BackBox |
| Product Category | Application |
| Product Versions | V6.X |
CyberArk
This connection component works with the following CyberArk versions:
| CyberArk Solution | Privileged Session Management |
|---|---|
| CyberArk Product | Privileged Session Manager (PSM) |
| CyberArk Versions | v12.5 |
| Artifact Version | v1.0 |
| Out of the Box | NO |
| Out of the Box in versions | N/A |
Support & Certification
| Support Level | STANDARD |
|---|---|
| Developed by | CyberArk / BackBox |
| Certification Level | CERTIFIED |
Linked Accounts
Logon Account
| Supported | NO |
|---|---|
| Required | NO |
| Platforms | N/A |
| Permissions | N/A |
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are required on the machine running this connection component:
- PSM Secure Web Connector Framework
Installation
Do the following to set up the connection component:
| Step | How To |
|---|---|
Configuration
AppLocker Settings
App Locker exception for web browser used. Default is Google Chrome, MS Edge also supported in v12.7+ of Secure Web Connectors Framework.
Connection Component Settings
Specify the following parameters at the connection component level:
Connection Component Root Level Parameters
Parameters that define generic settings of the PSM connection component.
| Parameter Name | Description | Acceptable Values | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Id | The connection component Id | Text/Numeric | PSM-BackBoxWebConsole |
| DisplayName | The display name of the connection component Id when listing connection components available for an account to connect with from the accounts view | Text/Numeric | BackBox Web Console |
User Parameters section
Parameters that determine the information that users will be required to supply while initiating the PSM connection. These parameters can be overridden at platform or account level.
| Parameter Name | Description | Acceptable Values | Default Value | Visable | Requierd | Type | Enforce In Dual Control Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllowMappingLocalDrives | Decides if PSM will map local drives upon connection to PSM server | No/Yes | No | No | No | CyberArk.TransparentConnection.BooleanUserParameter, CyberArk.PasswordVault.TransparentConnection | No |
Target Settings section
Parameters that define specific target machines settings. These parameters can be overridden at platform or account level.
| Parameter Name | Path | Description | Acceptable Values | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LogonURL | Target Settings > Web Form Settings | URL which PSM will use to login | Numeric | https://{address} |
| WebFormFields | Target Settings > Web Form Settings | The HTML elements which will be interacted when PSM connects to the target | SeleniumDriver Syntax | j_username > {username} (SearchBy=Name) |
| EnforceCertificateValidation | Target Settings > Web Form Settings | Whether the connector will proceed upon presentation of a un-trusted certificate by the web app URL | Yes/No | Yes |
Account Settings
Account Mandatory Parameters
Specify the following parameters on the account:
| Parameter Name | Description | Acceptable Values |
|---|---|---|
| address | The address of the target device where the account exists | IP address/FQDN |
| username | The username of the target user whom will connect to the target device | text/numeric |
Known Issues
PSM Secure Web Connector Framework may require a browser driver update. Please refer to https://docs.cyberark.com/Product-Doc/OnlineHelp/PAS/Latest/en/Content/PASIMP/psm_WebApplication.htm?tocpath=Developer%7CCreate%20extensions%7CPSM%20Connectors%7C_____2#Supportedbrowsers for more information.