Agathon 0 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Instead of windows defender. I have wd firewall deactivated, I have managed to activate the server (I have generated the keys and now just need to press 'ok'). However I am a little uncertain of how to make the necessary firewall exceptions to ensure I've made the necessary substitutions. Is there a guid or something that can take step by step through the using eset access server with it's own brand of firewall (smart security premium user). Thanks Edited February 16, 2020 by Agathon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 5,071 Posted February 16, 2020 Administrators Share Posted February 16, 2020 Please elaborate more on what you mean by ESET authentication server. In automatic mode, all non-initiated incoming communication is blocked and all outgoing communication allowed. That said, basically only if computers from outside the trusted zone connect to a machine a rule must be created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agathon 0 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Hi, I am talking about this: --- The ESET Authentication server provides your network with an additional layer of protection by requiring remote users to authenticate through a server you configure before accessing the network. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this article to download, install and configure the ESET Authentication Server... https://support.eset.com/en/kb2501-what-is-the-eset-authentication-server-and-how-do-i-install-and-configure-it --- It says one here that once installed the application will automatically pre-configure windows defender firewall exceptions, which is disabled on my device. I found this also: --- Firewall exceptions Windows Firewall exceptions essential for the proper function of ESET Secure Authentication will be added automatically as part of installation. If you use a different firewall, the following exceptions must be defined in that firewall manually: Exception Name: ESET Secure Authentication Core Service Scope: Any Protocol: TCP Local Port: 8000 Remote Ports: All Exception Name: ESET Secure Authentication API Scope: Any Protocol: TCP Local Port: 8001 Remote Ports: All Exception Name: ESET Secure Authentication RADIUS Service Scope: Any Protocol: UDP Local Port: 1812 Remote Ports: All Exception Name: ESET Secure Authentication RADIUS Service (Alternative Port) Scope: Any Protocol: UDP Local Port: 1645 Remote Ports: All --- Problem is, I just don't know how to actually find a way implement this on the firewall. Any ideas would be really appreciated! Edited February 16, 2020 by Agathon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 5,071 Posted February 16, 2020 Administrators Share Posted February 16, 2020 You are mixing an additional tool ESET Authentication server and the product ESET Secure Authentication (2FA). Unfortunately it is not clear what you would like to achieve since both the above mentioned products / tools are for business use and you have ESET Smart Security Premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agathon 0 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Oh I see 😔 So those are strictly for server side use? I was just looking for away to protect my RDPs (try to prevent them from getting hacked) when connecting to a VPS and thought I would try it out locally first. Edited February 16, 2020 by Agathon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 5,071 Posted February 17, 2020 Administrators Share Posted February 17, 2020 Correct. ESET Secure Authentication is rather intended for business users. The price starts at $350 for 5 devices so most likely not something that you are after if you are a home user: https://www.eset.com/us/business/endpoint-security/two-factor-authentication/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Valued Members Nightowl 202 Posted February 17, 2020 Most Valued Members Share Posted February 17, 2020 14 hours ago, Agathon said: Oh I see 😔 So those are strictly for server side use? I was just looking for away to protect my RDPs (try to prevent them from getting hacked) when connecting to a VPS and thought I would try it out locally first. Is your VPS a Windows Server or Windows 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agathon 0 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Rami said: Is your VPS a Windows Server or Windows 10? It is windows 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Valued Members Nightowl 202 Posted February 17, 2020 Most Valued Members Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Agathon said: It is windows 10 You can use your ESET firewall to firewall the RDP port only to specific IP Addresses and use it to protect your Windows 10 VPS so that will hide your RDP ports from the internet and keep it only to your IP Addresses. ESET Smart Security or Internet Security will be enough to protect your VPS Probably your provider provides also a Firewall through somekind of a panel , or you can run your own firewall by someway I am not sure , you can use OPNSENSE firewall , but you need to create a virtual machine only for that Edited February 17, 2020 by Rami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agathon 0 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Sounds like an ideal soultion! I'm not a network/IT admin so i'm not thoroughly attuned to the subject. Not nearly. But my Admin guy is and he recommended eset through and through. I'm here to learn more of the subject, get advice and help (where I can). Many thanks for all the input here. I shall begin reading through the knowledge base properly starting with smart security premium. If there was something like an eset endorsed or official cybersecurity course, I would totally sit that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Valued Members Nightowl 202 Posted February 18, 2020 Most Valued Members Share Posted February 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Agathon said: Sounds like an ideal soultion! I'm not a network/IT admin so i'm not thoroughly attuned to the subject. Not nearly. But my Admin guy is and he recommended eset through and through. I'm here to learn more of the subject, get advice and help (where I can). Many thanks for all the input here. I shall begin reading through the knowledge base properly starting with smart security premium. If there was something like an eset endorsed or official cybersecurity course, I would totally sit that Unfortunately there is no courses for ESET as far as I know But your ideal way for this is to install one of the either , ESS or EIS , you can firewall your RDP port which is TCP port 3389 to your IP Addresses so that will rest your mind that only yourself can connect but probably your provider has some built in firewall in your c-panel which can help you protect your VS If you can create Virtual Machines like in Google Cloud , it's fun to try OPNSENSE if you like to make some projects. Agathon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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