Integrations

Red Hat

Overview

The Red Hat Integration allows Cywift to securely connect with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems to collect asset inventory, operating system configuration, package information, patch status, user accounts, services, and hardening evidence.

Before starting the integration, ensure the following:

• Red Hat server access
• SSH access enabled
• Read-only or sudo-restricted service account
• Server hostname or IP address
• Collector configured in Cywift

Step 1: Prepare Red Hat Access

1. Log in to the Red Hat server.
2. Create a dedicated service account for the integration.
3. Configure and enable SSH access.
4. Grant the account the required permissions for:
5. • System inventory
   • Package inventory
   • Service status
   • Patch status
   • Security configuration review
   • Log and audit configuration review
6. Verify the server is reachable from the Cywift Collector.

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Important Notes:

• Use SSH key authentication whenever possible
• Limit sudo access to only the required commands
• Restrict SSH access to trusted collector IP addresses
• Avoid using the root account for integrations

Step 2: Navigate to Integrations in Cywift

• Log in to the Cywift Platform
• Navigate to Integration
• Select Networking/Infrastructure
• Choose Red Hat
• Click Add Integration

Step 3: Add Individual Integration

Use this option when integrating a single Red Hat server.

Required Fields:

• Select Individual Integration
• Select Red Hat from Networking/Infrastructure
• Select a configured Collector
• Enter an Integration Alias
• Select an Integration Owner
• Enter the Server Hostname or IP Address
• Enter the Username
• Enter the Password

Step 4: Add Bulk Integration

Use this option to integrate multiple Red Hat servers.

Steps:

• Select Bulk Integration
• Download the template
• Enter the required server details and credentials
• Upload the completed file
• Click Test Connection
• Save the integration

Troubleshooting Tips

• Verify SSH access is enabled
• Confirm the hostname or IP address is correct
• Validate the username and password
• Check firewall rules allow SSH access (default port 22)
• Ensure the collector can reach the server