Forescout

Forescout Platform Deployment

Network Access Control (NAC) deployment of TYCHON Quantum Readiness with automated policy enforcement

Deployment Overview

Deploy TYCHON Quantum Readiness through Forescout's platform to automatically discover, assess, and monitor cryptographic assets across all managed network endpoints. Leverage Forescout's device visibility and control capabilities for comprehensive crypto security posture management.

Forescout

Device Discovery

Automatic deployment to all discovered devices

Forescout

Policy Enforcement

Conditional scanning based on device properties

Forescout

SIEM Integration

Stream results to security platforms

Prerequisites

Forescout Platform Requirements

  • Forescout Platform: Version 8.0+ with CounterACT appliances
  • Extended Module: Script execution capabilities enabled
  • Network Visibility: Device discovery and classification configured
  • Host Plugin: For direct endpoint interaction

Permissions & Access

  • Forescout Administrator: Policy creation and script deployment
  • Network Administrator: Access to SIEM/log aggregation systems
  • Endpoint Access: Credentials for script execution on managed devices
  • File Distribution: HTTP/HTTPS server for TYCHON Quantum Readiness binary hosting

Step 1: Set Up Binary Distribution

1.1 Host TYCHON Quantum Readiness Binaries

Set up an internal web server to host platform-specific TYCHON Quantum Readiness binaries:

http://internal-tools.company.com/certscanner/
├── windows/
│   └── certscanner-windows-amd64.exe
├── linux/
│   └── certscanner-linux-x64
└── macos/
    ├── certscanner-darwin-amd64
    └── certscanner-darwin-arm64

1.2 Forescout File Distribution Setup

Configure Forescout to distribute TYCHON Quantum Readiness to endpoints:

  1. 1. Navigate to ToolsOptionsFile Distribution
  2. 2. Add new distribution set: "TYCHON Quantum Readiness-Deployment"
  3. 3. Configure platform-specific download URLs
  4. 4. Set deployment path: C:\Tools\TYCHON Quantum Readiness\ (Windows) or /opt/certscanner/ (Linux)

Step 2: Create Forescout Policies

2.1 Device Classification Policy

Create a policy to identify devices eligible for crypto scanning:

Policy Conditions:

Condition: Device Type = (Workstation OR Server OR Network Device)
AND
Condition: OS Classification = (Windows OR Linux OR macOS)
AND  
Condition: Network Access = (Corporate Network OR VPN)
AND
Condition: Device Compliance State = (Managed OR Domain Joined)

2.2 TYCHON Quantum Readiness Deployment Policy

Main policy for deploying and executing TYCHON Quantum Readiness:

Policy Template

{
  "policy_name": "TYCHON Quantum Readiness-Crypto-Assessment",
  "description": "Deploy and execute TYCHON Quantum Readiness for cryptographic asset discovery",
  "conditions": [
    {
      "type": "device_property",
      "property": "host_type", 
      "operator": "equals",
      "value": ["windows_workstation", "windows_server", "linux_server"]
    },
    {
      "type": "compliance",
      "property": "managed_device",
      "operator": "equals", 
      "value": true
    }
  ],
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "script_execution",
      "script": "certscanner_deploy_and_scan.ps1",
      "platform": "windows"
    },
    {
      "type": "script_execution", 
      "script": "certscanner_deploy_and_scan.sh",
      "platform": "linux"
    }
  ],
  "schedule": {
    "frequency": "weekly",
    "time": "02:00",
    "day": "sunday"
  }
}

Step 3: Forescout Execution Scripts

Windows PowerShell Script

Script for Forescout to deploy and execute TYCHON Quantum Readiness on Windows endpoints:

# certscanner_deploy_and_scan.ps1
# Forescout deployment script for Windows endpoints

param(
    [string]$ForescoutServer = $env:FORESCOUT_SERVER,
    [string]$SyslogServer = $env:SYSLOG_SERVER,
    [string]$DeploymentTag = "forescout-managed"
)

$ToolsPath = "C:\Tools\TYCHON Quantum Readiness"
$ScannerURL = "http://internal-tools.company.com/certscanner/windows/certscanner-windows-amd64.exe"
$ScannerPath = "$ToolsPath\certscanner.exe"
$ResultsPath = "$ToolsPath\scan-results.json"

try {
    Write-Host "🔄 Forescout TYCHON Quantum Readiness deployment starting on $env:COMPUTERNAME..."
    
    # Create tools directory
    if (!(Test-Path $ToolsPath)) {
        New-Item -Path $ToolsPath -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
        Write-Host "📁 Created tools directory: $ToolsPath"
    }
    
    # Download or update TYCHON Quantum Readiness binary
    if (!(Test-Path $ScannerPath) -or (Get-Item $ScannerPath).LastWriteTime -lt (Get-Date).AddDays(-7)) {
        Write-Host "📦 Downloading TYCHON Quantum Readiness binary..."
        Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $ScannerURL -OutFile $ScannerPath -UseBasicParsing
        Write-Host "✅ TYCHON Quantum Readiness binary updated"
    }
    
    # Execute comprehensive local scan
    Write-Host "🔍 Executing cryptographic asset scan..."
    $ScanArgs = @(
        "-mode", "local",
        "-scanfilesystem",
        "-scanmemory", 
        "-scanconnected",
        "-scanoutlookarchives",
        "-outputformat", "flatndjson",
        "-output", $ResultsPath,
        "-tags", "$DeploymentTag,forescout-policy,$env:COMPUTERNAME"
    )
    
    Start-Process -FilePath $ScannerPath -ArgumentList $ScanArgs -Wait -NoNewWindow
    
    if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
        Write-Host "✅ Crypto scan completed successfully"
        
        # Report to Forescout via custom property
        $ScanSummary = Get-Content $ResultsPath | ConvertFrom-Json
        $CertCount = ($ScanSummary | Measure-Object).Count
        
        # Update Forescout device properties
        $PropertyUpdate = @{
            "last_crypto_scan" = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-ddTHH:mm:ssZ"
            "crypto_assets_found" = $CertCount
            "certscanner_status" = "completed"
        } | ConvertTo-Json
        
        # Send results to syslog/SIEM if configured
        if ($SyslogServer) {
            Write-Host "📤 Sending results to SIEM: $SyslogServer"
            
            # Read and send each NDJSON line to syslog
            Get-Content $ResultsPath | ForEach-Object {
                $LogMessage = "CEF:0|Tychon|TYCHON Quantum Readiness|1.0.42|CRYPTO_SCAN|Cryptographic Asset Discovery|Medium|src=$env:COMPUTERNAME dhost=$env:COMPUTERNAME msg=$_"
                
                # Send via TCP syslog (port 514)
                try {
                    $Socket = New-Object System.Net.Sockets.TcpClient($SyslogServer, 514)
                    $Stream = $Socket.GetStream()
                    $Bytes = [System.Text.Encoding]::UTF8.GetBytes($LogMessage + "`n")
                    $Stream.Write($Bytes, 0, $Bytes.Length)
                    $Stream.Close()
                    $Socket.Close()
                } catch {
                    Write-Warning "Failed to send log to $SyslogServer : $($_.Exception.Message)"
                }
            }
        }
        
        Write-Host "📊 Scan summary: $CertCount crypto assets discovered"
        
    } else {
        Write-Error "❌ TYCHON Quantum Readiness execution failed with exit code: $LASTEXITCODE"
        
        # Report failure to Forescout
        $PropertyUpdate = @{
            "last_crypto_scan" = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-ddTHH:mm:ssZ"
            "certscanner_status" = "failed"
            "error_code" = $LASTEXITCODE
        } | ConvertTo-Json
        
        exit 1
    }
    
} catch {
    Write-Error "❌ Deployment script failed: $($_.Exception.Message)"
    exit 1
} finally {
    # Optional: Clean up results file after transmission
    # if (Test-Path $ResultsPath) { Remove-Item $ResultsPath -Force }
}

Write-Host "🎯 Forescout TYCHON Quantum Readiness deployment completed"

Linux Shell Script

Bash script for Forescout deployment on Linux endpoints:

#!/bin/bash
# certscanner_deploy_and_scan.sh
# Forescout deployment script for Linux endpoints

FORESCOUT_SERVER="${FORESCOUT_SERVER:-forescout.company.com}"
SYSLOG_SERVER="${SYSLOG_SERVER:-siem.company.com}"
DEPLOYMENT_TAG="forescout-managed"

TOOLS_PATH="/opt/certscanner"
SCANNER_URL="http://internal-tools.company.com/certscanner/linux/certscanner-linux-x64"
SCANNER_PATH="$TOOLS_PATH/certscanner"
RESULTS_PATH="$TOOLS_PATH/scan-results.ndjson"

echo "🔄 Forescout TYCHON Quantum Readiness deployment starting on $(hostname)..."

# Create tools directory
sudo mkdir -p "$TOOLS_PATH"
sudo chmod 755 "$TOOLS_PATH"

# Download or update TYCHON Quantum Readiness binary
if [[ ! -f "$SCANNER_PATH" ]] || [[ $(find "$SCANNER_PATH" -mtime +7) ]]; then
    echo "📦 Downloading TYCHON Quantum Readiness binary..."
    sudo wget -q "$SCANNER_URL" -O "$SCANNER_PATH"
    sudo chmod +x "$SCANNER_PATH"
    echo "✅ TYCHON Quantum Readiness binary updated"
fi

# Execute comprehensive local scan
echo "🔍 Executing cryptographic asset scan..."
sudo "$SCANNER_PATH" -mode local -scanfilesystem -scanconnected -scanoutlookarchives \
    -outputformat flatndjson -output "$RESULTS_PATH" \
    -tags "$DEPLOYMENT_TAG,forescout-policy,$(hostname)"

if [[ $? -eq 0 ]]; then
    echo "✅ Crypto scan completed successfully"
    
    # Count discovered assets
    ASSET_COUNT=$(wc -l < "$RESULTS_PATH")
    echo "📊 Scan summary: $ASSET_COUNT crypto assets discovered"
    
    # Send results to syslog/SIEM if configured
    if [[ -n "$SYSLOG_SERVER" ]]; then
        echo "📤 Sending results to SIEM: $SYSLOG_SERVER"
        
        while IFS= read -r line; do
            # Format as CEF for SIEM consumption
            CEF_MESSAGE="CEF:0|Tychon|TYCHON Quantum Readiness|1.0.42|CRYPTO_SCAN|Cryptographic Asset Discovery|Medium|src=$(hostname) dhost=$(hostname) msg=$line"
            
            # Send via logger to syslog
            echo "$CEF_MESSAGE" | logger -n "$SYSLOG_SERVER" -P 514 -t "TYCHON Quantum Readiness"
        done < "$RESULTS_PATH"
        
        echo "✅ Results transmitted to SIEM"
    fi
    
    # Update device properties for Forescout reporting
    echo "last_crypto_scan=$(date -Iseconds)" > /tmp/forescout_properties
    echo "crypto_assets_found=$ASSET_COUNT" >> /tmp/forescout_properties
    echo "certscanner_status=completed" >> /tmp/forescout_properties
    
else
    echo "❌ TYCHON Quantum Readiness execution failed with exit code: $?"
    echo "certscanner_status=failed" > /tmp/forescout_properties
    echo "error_code=$?" >> /tmp/forescout_properties
    exit 1
fi

echo "🎯 Forescout TYCHON Quantum Readiness deployment completed"

Step 4: Configure Forescout Policies

4.1 Create Main Scanning Policy

Policy configuration in Forescout Console:

Policy Name:

Crypto Asset Discovery - TYCHON Quantum Readiness

Conditions:

  • • Host Classification: Workstation OR Server
  • • Operating System: Windows OR Linux OR macOS
  • • Network Segment: Corporate OR VPN
  • • Last Scan: > 7 days ago OR never scanned

Actions:

  • • Execute Script: certscanner_deploy_and_scan.ps1 (Windows)
  • • Execute Script: certscanner_deploy_and_scan.sh (Linux)
  • • Set Custom Property: crypto_scan_scheduled = true
  • • Generate Alert: "Crypto scan initiated on [ip]"

4.2 Incident Response Policy

Triggered policy for immediate crypto assessment during security incidents:

{
  "policy_name": "Emergency-Crypto-Assessment", 
  "description": "Immediate crypto scanning for incident response",
  "trigger": "manual_execution",
  "conditions": [
    {
      "type": "device_selection",
      "method": "ip_range_or_tag"
    }
  ],
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "priority_script_execution",
      "script": "certscanner_emergency_scan.ps1",
      "timeout": "300s",
      "priority": "high"
    },
    {
      "type": "immediate_reporting",
      "destination": "security_dashboard"
    }
  ]
}

4.3 Compliance Monitoring Policy

Continuous compliance policy for PQC readiness assessment:

{
  "policy_name": "PQC-Readiness-Assessment",
  "description": "Monitor post-quantum crypto readiness across endpoints", 
  "schedule": {
    "frequency": "monthly",
    "day": 1,
    "time": "01:00"
  },
  "conditions": [
    {
      "type": "device_criticality",
      "level": ["high", "critical"]
    }
  ],
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "script_execution",
      "script": "certscanner_pqc_assessment.ps1",
      "report_format": "cbom"
    },
    {
      "type": "compliance_report",
      "template": "pqc_readiness_dashboard"
    }
  ]
}

Step 5: SIEM Integration via Forescout

5.1 Syslog Integration

Configure Forescout to forward TYCHON Quantum Readiness results via syslog:

# Configure syslog forwarding in Forescout
# Tools → Options → Syslog

# Syslog Server Configuration:
Server: siem.company.com
Port: 514
Protocol: TCP
Format: CEF (Common Event Format)

# Custom CEF Template for TYCHON Quantum Readiness:
CEF:0|Tychon|TYCHON Quantum Readiness|1.0.42|CRYPTO_DISCOVERY|%{result_type}|Medium|src=%{device_ip} dhost=%{device_hostname} cs1Label=AssetType cs1=%{asset_type} cs2Label=ScanMode cs2=local cn1Label=AssetCount cn1=%{asset_count} msg=%{scan_results}

5.2 Splunk Integration

Splunk search queries for Forescout TYCHON Quantum Readiness data:

// Search for crypto assets discovered via Forescout
index=security source="forescout_syslog" CEF_Name="CRYPTO_DISCOVERY"
| spath input=CEF_Message 
| eval scan_data=json_extract(msg, "$")
| stats count by src, cs1, cs2
| sort -count

// Find PQC-vulnerable devices managed by Forescout  
index=security source="forescout_syslog" CEF_Name="CRYPTO_DISCOVERY"
| spath input=CEF_Message
| eval scan_results=json_extract(msg, "$")
| search scan_results.tychon.pqc_vulnerable=true
| table _time, src, scan_results.certificate.subject.common_name, scan_results.cipher.name
| sort -_time

// Monitor Forescout TYCHON Quantum Readiness deployment status
index=security source="forescout_syslog" 
| search CEF_Name="CRYPTO_DISCOVERY" OR CEF_Name="SCRIPT_EXECUTION"
| stats latest(CEF_Name) as last_action, latest(_time) as last_seen by src
| eval status=if(last_action="CRYPTO_DISCOVERY", "scan_completed", "deployment_only")
| sort -last_seen

5.3 QRadar Integration

IBM QRadar rules for processing Forescout TYCHON Quantum Readiness events:

-- QRadar Custom Rule: TYCHON Quantum Readiness Crypto Discovery
SELECT 
    sourceip,
    "QIDNAME(qid)" as event_name,
    "CATEGORYNAME(category)" as event_category,
    payload
FROM events 
WHERE qid = 'FORESCOUT_CERTSCANNER_DISCOVERY'
    AND payload LIKE '%CRYPTO_DISCOVERY%'
    
-- QRadar Search: Find PQC vulnerabilities from Forescout scans
SELECT 
    sourceip as endpoint,
    "DATEFORMAT(starttime, 'YYYY-MM-dd HH:mm')" as scan_time,
    "JSON_EXTRACT(payload, '$.scan_results.certificate.subject.common_name')" as certificate,
    "JSON_EXTRACT(payload, '$.scan_results.tychon.pqc_vulnerable')" as pqc_vulnerable
FROM events 
WHERE qid = 'FORESCOUT_CERTSCANNER_DISCOVERY'
    AND "JSON_EXTRACT(payload, '$.scan_results.tychon.pqc_vulnerable')" = 'true'
    AND starttime > CURRENT_TIMESTAMP - INTERVAL '24' HOUR
ORDER BY starttime DESC

Step 6: Forescout Monitoring & Reporting

6.1 Custom Device Properties

Create custom properties in Forescout to track TYCHON Quantum Readiness execution:

Property Name Type Description
last_crypto_scanDateLast TYCHON Quantum Readiness execution timestamp
crypto_assets_foundNumberTotal cryptographic assets discovered
certscanner_statusStringExecution status (completed/failed/running)
pqc_vulnerable_countNumberNumber of PQC-vulnerable crypto assets
cert_expiring_countNumberCertificates expiring within 90 days

6.2 Forescout Dashboard Configuration

Create executive dashboard widgets in Forescout Console:

Widget: Crypto Scan Coverage

Type: Pie Chart
Data: crypto_scan_status
Groups: completed, failed, never_scanned
Title: "TYCHON Quantum Readiness Coverage"

Widget: PQC Vulnerability

Type: Bar Chart  
Data: pqc_vulnerable_count
Groups: by_device_type
Title: "PQC Vulnerabilities by Device Type"

Widget: Certificate Expiration

Type: Timeline
Data: cert_expiring_count
Time Range: Next 90 days
Title: "Certificate Expiration Timeline"

Widget: Asset Discovery Trends

Type: Line Chart
Data: crypto_assets_found
Time Period: Last 30 days
Title: "Crypto Asset Discovery Trends"

6.3 Alerting and Automation

Configure automated alerts and response actions:

High-Risk Crypto Alert

Trigger: pqc_vulnerable_count > 5
Action: Send email to security team
Action: Create ServiceNow incident  
Action: Quarantine device (if policy allows)
Message: "High PQC vulnerability count detected on [hostname]: [pqc_vulnerable_count] vulnerable crypto assets"

Certificate Expiration Alert

Trigger: cert_expiring_count > 0
Action: Send notification to certificate management team
Action: Tag device for certificate renewal
Message: "Certificates expiring soon on [hostname]: [cert_expiring_count] certificates expire within 90 days"

Deployment Scenarios

Scenario 1: Network Segmentation Assessment

Use Forescout's network segmentation capabilities to target specific network zones:

  • DMZ Servers: Critical external-facing services
  • Internal Networks: Corporate workstations and servers
  • IoT Devices: Network appliances and embedded systems
  • Guest Networks: Temporary or contractor devices

Scenario 2: Compliance Automation

Automated compliance scanning triggered by Forescout device classification:

  • New Device Detection: Scan when new devices join network
  • Policy Violations: Immediate crypto assessment
  • Scheduled Audits: Regular compliance verification
  • Change Detection: Scan after system changes

Best Practices & Troubleshooting

Deployment Best Practices

  • Phased Rollout: Start with test group, expand gradually
  • Network Timing: Schedule during maintenance windows
  • Resource Monitoring: Monitor endpoint performance during scans
  • Policy Testing: Test policies on isolated devices first
  • Backup Plans: Have rollback procedures for policy failures

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue: Script execution fails on domain controllers
Solution: Exclude DCs from policy or use read-only scanning flags
Issue: High network traffic during large-scale deployment
Solution: Use staged deployment groups and bandwidth throttling
Issue: Antivirus blocking TYCHON Quantum Readiness download
Solution: Add binary to AV whitelist or use signed executable

Performance Optimization

  • Scan Scheduling: Distribute execution across time windows
  • Selective Scanning: Use device properties to target specific scan types
  • Result Aggregation: Batch syslog transmission to reduce network overhead
  • Caching: Cache binaries locally after first download

Enterprise Use Cases

Zero Trust Architecture Support

Integrate TYCHON Quantum Readiness with Forescout's Zero Trust capabilities:

  • Device Trust Scoring: Crypto posture as trust factor
  • Continuous Assessment: Real-time crypto security monitoring
  • Access Control: Restrict access based on crypto compliance
  • Risk-Based Policies: Dynamic policies based on crypto findings

Incident Response Integration

Leverage Forescout for rapid crypto forensics during security incidents:

# Emergency crypto assessment script
# Triggered via Forescout incident response policy

param([string]$IncidentID, [string]$AffectedDevices)

Write-Host "🚨 Emergency crypto assessment for incident: $IncidentID"

# Parse affected device list
$Devices = $AffectedDevices -split ","

foreach ($Device in $Devices) {
    Write-Host "🔍 Scanning $Device for crypto assets..."
    
    # Execute high-priority scan via Forescout
    $ScanCommand = "certscanner -mode local -scanmemory -scanconnected -outputformat flatndjson -tags emergency,incident-$IncidentID"
    
    # Immediate results to incident response team
    Invoke-ForescoutScript -Device $Device -Script $ScanCommand -Priority High
}

Write-Host "✅ Emergency crypto assessment completed for $($Devices.Count) devices"

Advanced Forescout Features

Dynamic Policy Triggers

Advanced policy conditions for intelligent crypto scanning:

{
  "policy_name": "Intelligent-Crypto-Scanning",
  "triggers": [
    {
      "condition": "new_device_detected",
      "action": "immediate_crypto_scan",
      "priority": "high"
    },
    {
      "condition": "certificate_service_detected", 
      "properties": ["port_443_open", "certificate_authority_role"],
      "action": "comprehensive_crypto_scan",
      "includes": ["-cipherscan", "-scanfilesystem"]
    },
    {
      "condition": "security_incident_flag",
      "scope": "affected_network_segment", 
      "action": "emergency_crypto_assessment",
      "output": "immediate_siem_transmission"
    },
    {
      "condition": "device_classification_change",
      "from": "unknown",
      "to": "critical_server",
      "action": "priority_crypto_scan"
    }
  ]
}

Integration with Forescout Extensions

Leverage Forescout's ecosystem of security integrations:

SIEM Extensions

  • Splunk App: Direct TYCHON Quantum Readiness data ingestion
  • QRadar DSM: Crypto event correlation
  • ArcSight Connector: Real-time crypto intelligence

Ticketing Integration

  • ServiceNow: Auto-create crypto remediation tickets
  • Jira: Certificate expiration task tracking
  • Remedy: Compliance violation incidents