A discussion was had about the possibility of using SecureDX to kill Citrix sessions that showed indicators of being accessed through stolen Netscaler cookies. The group explored different potential solutions, including Citrix Security Analytics and potential AI-based solutions being looked into by ControlUp in the future. They also discussed the potential of using the ControlUp client to detect and flag unauthorized access. No clear solution was found, but the potential for future developments in this area was identified.
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Security Related Training & Support Archives
Security training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Choosing the Best Tool for User Management in ControlUp – Comparing Group Policy and WEM
A discussion takes place on the ControlUp Slack channel about the best way to add registry entries using the User logon trigger. Some users suggest using Group Policy or PowerShell commands, while others mention that Citrix WEM could also be an option. Different considerations, such as login times and scalability are mentioned when comparing WEM to Group Policy. Some users mention past issues with WEM, but also acknowledge that it may be a suitable tool for certain environments.
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Enabling Agent Connectivity in ControlUp Products
A user asked about enabling agent connectivity from Windows 10 operating systems that are not domain connected and have no open inbound ports - with the existence of an option to open outbound traffic. They also asked if the agent is capable of initiating communication once installed. The response was that starting from version 9, both EdgeDX and RealtimeDX agents can connect using an outbound SSL 443 connection, and domain membership is not a requirement.
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Has There Been a Change to ControlUp API Access?
A user's API calls have started failing recently, and they are wondering if there have been any changes to the requirements. Another user reassures them that there haven't been any changes that should have affected customer API access, but TLS 1.2 support was added in 2022. The user speculates that there may have been a change control that broke their access.
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ControlUp for Multiple Customers Without AD Trusts
A user is asking for help with setting up ControlUp for multiple customers without AD trusts. They have read an article about installing the ControlUP Monitor in the customer's domain and opening port 40706. The discussion includes clarification on DNS resolution and port 40706. The upcoming release of Real-Time DX v9 is mentioned as a solution for easier installation in the future, with the ability to deploy the Monitor in a DMZ and access it remotely. The user is advised to open a ticket for more instructions on assigning monitor templates. The discussion also mentions using extensions for vCenter, XenDesktop, Horizon, NetScalers, etc.
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Troubleshooting ControlUp Monitor Errors
A user reported getting errors in a ControlUp monitor for certain machines, specifically related to the service account not having admin rights. It is suggested to add the account to the ControlUp Admin role to resolve this issue. This issue was not related to onboarding to the new app.controlup.com.
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ControlUp, FSLogix, and Citrix DaaS – Users Share Experiences and Questions
A user asked if anyone else has experience using Citrix DaaS and FSLogix with ControlUp. They are not seeing any FSLogix data in the Console and have questions about the System Process showing a lot of disk writes. Another user shared their experience with FSLogix and ControlUp, mentioning that their data started showing right away and they do not run a Windows OS for CIF shares. The first user thanks the second for their input and mentions an issue with Crowdstrike using CPU when the Windows firewall is on.
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Troubleshooting Helpdesk Permissions in ControlUp
A new user inquired about logging for Helpdesk permissions in ControlUp. They are experiencing issues with data collectors communicating with their EUC environment and NetScalers. Other roles, such as ControlUp admins, do not have this issue. The Helpdesk role may not have proper permissions for "Use EUC env" and "Use ADC." A member suggested checking if the Helpdesk role has permission to view the folder containing the data collector. The user found the solution by granting the Helpdesk role access to view the folder. ControlUp has a hybrid environment.
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Onboarding Technicians into ControlUp: Tips and Tricks
A user asked how technicians are onboarded into ControlUp and mentioned concerns about access through DEX and the VDI console. Other users chimed in with suggestions and possible solutions, mentioning changes made in version 9 of ControlUp. A helpful article on SSO groups was also referenced.
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Pre-Filling Event Pane Settings for All ControlUp Users
A user asked if it is possible to pre-fill/pre-stage Event Pane settings for all ControlUp users, as it seems to be a user-specific configuration. Some suggestions were to use PowerShell to add filters, but others pointed out that credentials are encrypted by user SID so that may not work. The user also asked if these events filters could be set as a GPO setting. File name: "%appdata%\ControlUp\Configuration\CommonPrivateConfiguration.xml"
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