Automox

Automox is a cloud-native endpoint management solution that automates patching, configuration, and security enforcement across various operating systems. This app helps you monitor security events, audit system activity, and track patch compliance to reduce vulnerabilities and enhance endpoint security. The Sumo Logic app for Automox helps security and IT teams with visibility into endpoint management and security.

Key features and benefits of the Automox app include:

• Patch Compliance and Version Tracking. Gain insights into patch compliance by tracking applied and pending patches across different OS versions.
• Security Event Monitoring and Anomaly Detection. Monitor security events, including policy actions, system modifications, and user activity to detect anomalies.
• Audit and Compliance for Administrative Actions. Audit administrative actions, authentication logs, and system configuration changes for compliance and forensic investigations.
• Trend Analysis for Risk Identification and Security Optimization. Analyze trends over time to identify potential risks and optimize endpoint security strategies.
• Real-Time Alerts for Security and Compliance Response. Leverage real-time alerts to respond quickly to critical security issues and compliance gaps.

Integrating Automox data with Sumo Logic helps organizations enhance security monitoring, streamline endpoint management, and boost operational resilience.

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This app includes built-in monitors. For details on creating custom monitors, refer to the Create monitors for Automox app.

Log types

This app uses Sumo Logic’s Automox Source to collect audit logs and events logs from the Automox platform.

Sample log message

Event Log

{
    "id": 1245817905,
    "name": "user.create",
    "user_id": 93789,
    "server_id": null,
    "organization_id": 114830,
    "policy_id": null,
    "data": {
            "email": "abc.123@example.com",
            "orgname": "Sumo Logic",
            "lastname": "Raval",
            "trialend": null,
            "firstname": "abc",
            "trialstart": null
            },
    "server_name": null,
    "policy_name": null,
    "policy_type_name": null,
    "create_time": "2024-09-26 07:30:19.223963"
}

Audit Log

{
    "id": "66f50ffd8be0f28b7ba2f05a7a",
    "activity": "Attach Policy",
    "activity_id": 7,
    "actor": {
            "user": {
                    "email_addr": null,
                    "org": {
                            "uid": "dfffdf9c-0844-4302-80fb-31f9c27d5f74",
                            "name": "Sumo Logic"
                           },
                    "uid": null
                    }
             },
    "category_uid": 3,
    "class_uid": 3001,
    "count": 1,
    "message": "User Zone Role Assignment",
    "metadata": {
                "tenant_uid": null,
                "uid": "7f4bf345-a188-42de-83rc6-84872a79828f",
                "correlation_uid": "dfffdf9c-0844-4302-80fb-31f9c27d5f74",
                "version": "1.1.0",
                "product": {
                            "version": "1.0.0-dev",
                            "vendor_name": "Automox"
                           }
                },
    "severity": "Informational",
    "severity_id": 1,
    "status_code": 201,
    "status_id": 1,
    "time": 1727335819520,
    "timezone_offset": 0,
    "type_name": "Account Change: Attach Policy",
    "type_uid": 300107,
    "user": {
            "uid": "93789",
            "email_addr": "abc.123@example.com"
            },
    "user_result": {
                    "uid": "93789",
                    "email_addr": "abc.123@example.com",
                    "groups": [
                                {
                                    "type": "organization",
                                    "privileges": [
                                                    "No Global Access"
                                                  ],
                                    "uid": "5ca5de57-4f69-42fd-b8ec-b838f1a37475",
                                    "name": "Sumo Logic"
                                },
                                {
                                    "type": "organization",
                                    "privileges": [
                                                     "Zone Administrator"
                                                  ],
                                    "uid": "dfffdf9c-0844-4302-80fb-31f9c27d5f74",
                                    "name": "Sumo Logic"
                                }
                              ]
                    }
}

Sample queries

Recent Access Activities

_sourceCategory="Labs/automox" activity_id
| json "id", "activity_id", "activity", "severity", "type_name", "entity.name", "entity.type", "actor.user.email_addr", "actor.user.org.name", "auth_protocol_id", "category_uid", "count", "message", "metadata.correlation_uid", "metadata.tenant_uid", "metadata.product.vendor_name", "status_code", "status_id", "status_details", "time", "user.email", "user_result.email_addr", "user_result.groups[*].type", "user_result.groups[*].name", "user_result.groups[*].privileges[*]", "observables[*].type", "observables[*].value", "observables[*].name", "web_resources[*].name", "web_resources[*].type", "web_resources[*].url_string" as id, activity_id, activity, severity, type_name, entity_name, entity_type, actor_email, actor_org, auth_protocol_id, category_uid, event_count, message, correlation_uid, tenant_uid, vendor_name, status_code, status, status_details, event_time, target_user_email, result_user_email, group_type, group_name, group_privileges, observables_type, observables_value, observables_name, web_resource_name, web_resource_type, url_string nodrop

| If (status matches "0", "Unknown", if (status matches "1", "Success", if (status matches "2", "Failure", "Other"))) as status

// global filters
| where activity matches "{{activity_type}}"
| where severity matches "{{severity}}"
| where status matches "{{status}}"
| where status_code matches "{{status_code}}"

| count by id
| count

Collection configuration and app installation

Depending on the set up collection method, you can configure and install the app in three ways:

• Create a new collector and install the app. Create a new Sumo Logic Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) source under a new Sumo Logic Collector and later install the app, or
• Use an existing collector and install the app. Create a new Sumo Logic Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) source under an existing Sumo Logic Collector and later install the app, or
• Use existing source and install the app. Use your existing configured Sumo Logic Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) source and install the app.

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Use the Cloud-to-Cloud Integration for Automox to create the source and use the same source category while installing the app. By following these steps, you can ensure that your Automox app is properly integrated and configured to collect and analyze your Automox data.

Create a new collector and install the app

To set up collection and install the app, do the following:

1. Select App Catalog.
2. In the 🔎 Search Apps field, run a search for your desired app, then select it.
3. Click Install App.
   note

   Sometimes this button says Add Integration.

4. In the Set Up Collection section of your respective app, select Create a new Collector.
   1. Collector Name. Enter a Name to display for the Source in the Sumo Logic web application. The description is optional.
   2. Timezone. Set the default time zone when it is not extracted from the log timestamp. Time zone settings on Sources override a Collector time zone setting.
   3. (Optional) Metadata. Click the +Add Metadata link to add custom log Metadata Fields. Define the fields you want to associate, each metadata field needs a name (key) and value.
      • A green circle with a check mark is shown when the field exists and is enabled in the Fields table schema.
      • An orange triangle with an exclamation point is shown when the field doesn't exist, or is disabled, in the Fields table schema. In this case, an option to automatically add or enable the nonexistent fields to the Fields table schema is provided. If a field is sent to Sumo that does not exist in the Fields schema or is disabled it is ignored, known as dropped.
   4. Click Next.
5. Configure the source as specified in the Info box above, ensuring all required fields are included.
6. In the Configure section of your respective app, complete the following fields.
   1. Key. Select either of these options for the data source.
      • Choose Source Category and select a source category from the list for Default Value.
      • Choose Custom, and enter a custom metadata field. Insert its value in Default Value.
7. Click Next. You will be redirected to the Preview & Done section.

Post-installation

Once your app is installed, it will appear in your Installed Apps folder, and dashboard panels will start to fill automatically.

Each panel slowly fills with data matching the time range query and received since the panel was created. Results will not immediately be available, but will update with full graphs and charts over time.

Use an existing collector and install the app

To setup source in the existing collector and install the app, do the following:

1. Select App Catalog.
2. In the 🔎 Search Apps field, run a search for your desired app, then select it.
3. Click Install App.
   note

   Sometimes this button says Add Integration.

4. In the Set Up Collection section of your respective app, select Use an existing Collector.
5. From the Select Collector dropdown, select the collector that you want to setup your source with and click Next.
6. Configure the source as specified in the Info box above, ensuring all required fields are included.
7. In the Configure section of your respective app, complete the following fields.
   1. Key. Select either of these options for the data source.
      • Choose Source Category and select a source category from the list for Default Value.
      • Choose Custom, and enter a custom metadata field. Insert its value in Default Value.
8. Click Next. You will be redirected to the Preview & Done section.

Post-installation

Once your app is installed, it will appear in your Installed Apps folder, and dashboard panels will start to fill automatically.

Each panel slowly fills with data matching the time range query and received since the panel was created. Results will not immediately be available, but will update with full graphs and charts over time.

Use an existing source and install the app

To skip collection and only install the app, do the following:

1. Select App Catalog.
2. In the 🔎 Search Apps field, run a search for your desired app, then select it.
3. Click Install App.
   note

   Sometimes this button says Add Integration.

4. In the Set Up Collection section of your respective app, select Skip this step and use existing source and click Next.
5. In the Configure section of your respective app, complete the following fields.
   1. Key. Select either of these options for the data source.
      • Choose Source Category and select a source category from the list for Default Value.
      • Choose Custom, and enter a custom metadata field. Insert its value in Default Value.
6. Click Next. You will be redirected to the Preview & Done section.

Post-installation

Once your app is installed, it will appear in your Installed Apps folder, and dashboard panels will start to fill automatically.

Each panel slowly fills with data matching the time range query and received since the panel was created. Results will not immediately be available, but will update with full graphs and charts over time.

Viewing the Automox dashboards​​

All dashboards have a set of filters that you can apply to the entire dashboard. Use these filters to drill down and examine the data to a granular level.

• You can change the time range for a dashboard or panel by selecting a predefined interval from a drop-down list, choosing a recently used time range, or specifying custom dates and times. Learn more.
• You can use template variables to drill down and examine the data on a granular level. For more information, see Filtering Dashboards with Template Variables.
• Most Next-Gen apps allow you to provide the scope at the installation time and are comprised of a key (_sourceCategory by default) and a default value for this key. Based on your input, the app dashboards will be parameterized with a dashboard variable, allowing you to change the dataset queried by all panels. This eliminates the need to create multiple copies of the same dashboard with different queries.

Events

The Automox - Events dashboard provides a centralized view of the security and system events across managed endpoints. It highlights key metrics such as total events, user activities, policy actions, and notifications. Events are categorized by Operating System (OS) and event type, enabling administrators to track patches, policies, and system deletions. Geolocation heatmaps identify the event origins, which aids in threat analysis, while time-series visualizations display trends to help detect anomalies. Detailed event logs offer insights into user actions, policy executions, and patch deployments for auditing and compliance. This dashboard assists security teams in monitoring security, enforcing policies, and maintaining system integrity.

Audit Security

The Automox - Audit Security dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of the audit events, enabling security teams to monitor system activity and potential risks. Events are categorized by severity (fatal, critical, high, medium, and low) for quick identification of critical issues. The dashboard also includes a breakdown of statuses (success, failure, and unknown) to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures. Events are further classified by type, entity, and web resource, offering insights into account changes, authentication logs, and entity management. Time-series charts track trends, making it easier to identify anomalies. User activity data highlights key individuals involved in security events, supporting investigations and compliance. Furthermore, detailed event summaries provide visibility into authentication attempts, account modifications, and resource deletions, ensuring thorough auditing.

Create monitors for the Automox app

From your App Catalog:

1. From the Sumo Logic navigation, select App Catalog.
2. In the Search Apps field, search for and then select your app.
3. Make sure the app is installed.
4. Navigate to What's Included tab and scroll down to the Monitors section.
5. Click Create next to the pre-configured monitors. In the create monitors window, adjust the trigger conditions and notifications settings based on your requirements.
6. Scroll down to Monitor Details.
7. Under Location click on New Folder.
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   By default, monitor will be saved in the root folder. So to make the maintenance easier, create a new folder in the location of your choice.

8. Enter Folder Name. Folder Description is optional.
   tip

   Using app version in the folder name will be helpful to determine the versioning for future updates.

9. Click Create. Once the folder is created, click on Save.

Automox alerts

Name	Description	Trigger Type (Critical / Warning / MissingData)	Alert Condition
Automox - Critical Severity Events	This alert is triggered when critical severity events are detected in Automox, such as security risks, failed patches, or policy violations. It helps IT and security teams quickly identify and address high-impact incidents before they escalate.	Critical	Count > 0
Automox - Events from Embargoed Geo Locations	This alert is triggered when events originate from restricted or embargoed geographic locations, indicating possible unauthorized access or compliance violations. Security teams can use it to enforce geo-based access policies and mitigate potential threats.	Critical	Count > 0

Upgrading/Downgrading the Automox app (Optional)

To update the app, do the following:

1. Select App Catalog.
2. In the Search Apps field, search for and then select your app.
   Optionally, you can identify apps that can be upgraded in the Upgrade available section.
3. To upgrade the app, select Upgrade from the Manage dropdown.
   1. If the upgrade does not have any configuration or property changes, you will be redirected to the Preview & Done section.
   2. If the upgrade has any configuration or property changes, you will be redirected to Setup Data page.
      1. In the Configure section of your respective app, complete the following fields.
         • Key. Select either of these options for the data source.
           • Choose Source Category and select a source category from the list for Default Value.
           • Choose Custom and enter a custom metadata field. Insert its value in Default Value.
      2. Click Next. You will be redirected to the Preview & Done section.

Post-update

Your upgraded app will be installed in the Installed Apps folder, and dashboard panels will start to fill automatically.

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See our Release Notes changelog for new updates in the app.

To revert the app to a previous version, do the following:

1. Select App Catalog.
2. In the Search Apps field, search for and then select your app.
3. To version down the app, select Revert to < previous version of your app > from the Manage dropdown.

Uninstalling the Automox app (Optional)

To uninstall the app, do the following:

1. Select App Catalog.
2. In the 🔎 Search Apps field, run a search for your desired app, then select it.
3. Click Uninstall.