Author: Haifeng

Integrating Symantec Cloud SWG with Azure Entra ID (SAML SSO)

Introduction Symantec Cloud SWG (formerly Web Security Service, WSS) provides cloud-based secure web gateway functionality, enforcing traffic inspection and access policies.Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is Microsoft’s identity platform that supports SAML...

Installing Symantec Content Analysis on VMware ESXi

Symantec Content Analysis (CA) provides advanced malware analysis and detection capabilities, designed to integrate seamlessly with Symantec security products. This guide explains how to install Content Analysis on a VMware ESXi host. Prerequisites Make...

Deploying Edge SWG Virtual Appliance on Azure

1. Download the Installation Package From the Broadcom support portal, download the Edge SWG Azure installation package.This package includes: 2. Create a Storage Account in Azure Click Review + Create, then Create. Deployment takes a few minutes....

Streamlining Symantec Cloud SWG Management with Python APIs

Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway (Cloud SWG) offers a powerful REST API interface, enabling seamless integration and automation for your security operations. This post will walk you through three common, practical use cases, demonstrating...

Simplify Your SSO Debugging: A Guide to SAML Tracer

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is a widely adopted XML standard used for Single Sign-On (SSO) in enterprise environments. When SSO issues arise, troubleshooting can be a daunting task without the right tools. This...

Installing SimpleSAMLphp with Nginx

Setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) can seem daunting, but with tools like SimpleSAMLphp and a robust web server like Nginx, it’s more accessible than you might think. This guide will walk you through the...

Decrypting HTTPS Traffic with SSLKEYLOGFILE

In our daily online activities, HTTPS is the bedrock of our data security. It uses encryption to ensure our online communications, like banking, shopping, and social media interactions, are safe from eavesdropping and tampering....

Understanding TLS/SSL Inspection

In today’s digital landscape, the vast majority of internet traffic is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security), the modern successor to SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). This encryption is crucial for protecting sensitive data as...

Understanding TLS 1.3 with Wireshark

This article focuses on TLS 1.3, the latest and most secure version of the Transport Layer Security protocol. We’ll use actual packet captures (pcap files) from Wireshark to break down its negotiation process step-by-step,...

Installing Symantec Edge SWG on VMware ESXi

Symantec Edge SWG (formerly ProxySG) provides robust web security, and deploying it on a virtualized platform like VMware ESXi offers significant advantages in terms of flexibility, scalability, and resource utilization. This guide will walk...

How to Configure Explicit Proxy for Cloud SWG

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting enterprise networks from increasingly sophisticated threats is crucial. A Cloud Security Web Gateway (Cloud SWG) acts as a robust solution, providing comprehensive security between users and the...