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Setting up Sophos XGS Collector

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This setup is for the XDR Collector only. If you are using a physical or virtual sensor, refer to Integrating Sophos XGS.

Due to XG firewalls nearing end of life (March 2025), this integration may be used for XG firewalls, but support may be limited.

To set up Sophos XGS Collector, follow the procedures below:

  • Enable Sophos XGS Collector

  • Install the XDR Collector

  • Configure the Firewall

  • Open port on the XDR Collector Host

Enable Sophos XGS Collector

  1. In Barracuda XDR Dashboard, navigate to Administration >  Integrations.

  2. On the Sophos XG/XGS Collector card, click Setup.

    SophosXGSCard.png

  3. Select the Enable check box.

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  4. Click Save.

Install the XDR Collector

When collecting logs from one or more integrated data sources, always set up the XDR Collector on a dedicated host server. Don't use an existing server because the amount of data produced by logs can impact critical infrastructure.

Configure the Firewall

  • For the Firewall to be configured properly, ensure that the Syslog server uses port 9208.

  • In System Services > Log settings, ensure that:

    • You type 9208 in the Port field.

    • The Secure log transmission check box is clear.

  1. Go to System Services > Log settings and click Add.

  2. Enter a name.

  3. Specify the following settings:

    • Type a Name.

    • Specify the IP address/Domain.

    • Ensure the Secure log transmission check box is clear.

    • Type 9208 in Port. The Syslog server must use port 9208.

    • Select the Facility.

    • Select the Severity level.

    • Select the Format.

  4. Click Save.

  5. Go to Log settings and select the logs you want to send to the syslog server.

For more information, see the Sophos Firewall Documentation.

Open port on the XDR Collector Host

Ensure incoming traffic is allowed on UDP port 9208.

Linux

sudo ufw allow 9208/udp

Windows

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name=“Sophos XGS Firewall Events” dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=9208