Forescout

>**NOTE:** This data connector depends on a parser based on a Kusto Function to work as expected [**ForescoutEvent**](https://aka.ms/sentinel-forescout-parser) which is deployed with the Microsoft Sentinel Solution.

>**NOTE:** This data connector has been developed using Forescout Syslog Plugin version: v3.6

1. Install and onboard the agent for Linux or Windows

Install the agent on the Server where the Forescout logs are forwarded. > Logs from Forescout Server deployed on Linux or Windows servers are collected by **Linux** or **Windows** agents.

Choose where to install the Linux agent:

Install agent on Azure Linux Virtual Machine

Select the machine to install the agent on and then click **Connect**.

Install agent on a non-Azure Linux Machine

Download the agent on the relevant machine and follow the instructions.

Choose where to install the Windows agent:

Install agent on Azure Windows Virtual Machine

Select the machine to install the agent on and then click **Connect**.

Install agent on a non-Azure Windows Machine

Download the agent on the relevant machine and follow the instructions.

2. Configure the logs to be collected

Configure the facilities you want to collect and their severities. 1. Under workspace advanced settings **Configuration**, select **Data** and then **Syslog**. 2. Select **Apply below configuration to my machines** and select the facilities and severities. 3. Click **Save**.

3. Configure Forescout event forwarding

Follow the configuration steps below to get Forescout logs into Microsoft Sentinel. 1. [Select an Appliance to Configure.](https://docs.forescout.com/bundle/syslog-3-6-1-h/page/syslog-3-6-1-h.Select-an-Appliance-to-Configure.html) 2. [Follow these instructions](https://docs.forescout.com/bundle/syslog-3-6-1-h/page/syslog-3-6-1-h.Send-Events-To-Tab.html#pID0E0CE0HA) to forward alerts from the Forescout platform to a syslog server. 3. [Configure](https://docs.forescout.com/bundle/syslog-3-6-1-h/page/syslog-3-6-1-h.Syslog-Triggers.html) the settings in the Syslog Triggers tab.