We are pleased to announce that ArcSight SmartConnector Parser Update build 7.6.4.8029 is now available for download from the Microfocus Marketplace web site and the Microfocus SSO Download Portal.

 Note about SmartConnector Releases

To support newer device versions and to fix parsing issues more rapidly, as of release v7.3.0, the connector framework and connector parser updates are now delivered as separate releases. The connector parser update builds will be released monthly on ArcSightMarketplace, whilst enhancements to the connector framework (including latest parser updates) are released on a three-monthly cycle and available as usual on the SSO Portal.

 You can download parser releases to your workstation to be applied on standalone connectors, or for ease of upgrade and integration, starting with ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) version 2.5,  you can use ArcMC to retrieve parser releases directly from ArcSight Marketplace for locally/remotely managed connectors.

 NB: Users of ArcMC pre v2.5 and all versions of ConnApp will need to upgrade to ArcMC v2.5 or later to benefit from the streamlined  Parser Update deployment method described above.

 Each connector parser release is supported and certified with the most recent connector framework release, thus:

• 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 Connector Parser builds will be supported and certified on the 7.5.0 Connector Framework
• 7.6.1, 7.6.2, 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 Connector Parser builds will be supported and certified on the 7.6.0 Connector Framework

And so on.

 Highlights

Parser Enhancements has been made for the following connectors:

• All Syslog
• Cisco ASA Syslog
• F5 BIG-IP Syslog
• Juniper JUNOS Syslog
• Linux Audit Syslog 
• Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure Syslog
• IBM SiteProtector DB
• McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator DB
• Symantec Endpoint Protection DB

 New Device, Component, or OS Version Support 

• Check Point Syslog Modules: ESOD, Eventia Analyzer Server, Identity Logging, and VPN-1 Edge for R77.30
• F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Module (APM) 11.6
• Juniper JUNOS 15.1 MX Series Virtual Chassis (MX960 router)
• Linux Audit RHEL 6.7
• UNIX OS RHEL 6.7 and 7.3

 There are many more parsing issues fixed and enhancements delivered with this release. Please read the SmartConnector Release Notes 7.6.4.8029 or additional information.

The SmartConnector datasheet listing the SmartConnectors can be download here.

Verify that you have a SmartConnector license before installing these connectors. The SmartConnector license entitlement is included within ADP, or else bundled with ESM or Logger if you have not yet migrated to the ADP licensing model.

You can find documentation and release notes on Protect 724 here.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support at: https://softwaresupport.mircofocus.com/.

Thank you,

Microfocus ArcSight SmartConnector Product Team