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    This document explains how to ingest Semperis Directory Services Protector (DSP) logs to Google Security Operations using the Bindplane agent.

    Semperis Directory Services Protector (DSP) is an Active Directory threat detection and response platform that monitors AD changes and attacks, providing real-time alerts and automated remediation. The parser extracts fields from DSP log entries and maps them to the Unified Data Model (UDM), capturing AD object modifications, authentication events, DNS changes, and security results.

    Before you begin

    Make sure you have the following prerequisites:

    • A Google SecOps instance
    • Windows Server 2016 or later, or Linux host with systemd
    • Network connectivity between the Bindplane agent and the Semperis DSP server
    • If running behind a proxy, ensure firewall ports are open per the Bindplane agent requirements
    • Privileged access to the Semperis DSP management console with administrator permissions

    Get Google SecOps ingestion authentication file

    1. Sign in to the Google SecOps console.
    2. Go to SIEM Settings > Collection Agents.
    3. Download the Ingestion Authentication File.

    4. Save the file securely on the system where Bindplane will be installed.

    Get Google SecOps customer ID

    1. Sign in to the Google SecOps console.
    2. Go to SIEM Settings > Profile.

    3. Copy and save the Customer IDfrom the Organization Detailssection.

    Install the Bindplane agent

    Install the Bindplane agent on your Windows or Linux operating system according to the following instructions.

    Windows installation

    1. Open Command Promptor PowerShellas an administrator.

    2. Run the following command:

        msiexec 
  
 / 
 i 
  
 "https://github.com/observIQ/bindplane-agent/releases/latest/download/observiq-otel-collector.msi" 
  
 / 
 quiet

    3. Wait for the installation to complete.

    4. Verify the installation by running:

       sc query observiq-otel-collector

      The service should show as RUNNING.

    Linux installation

    1. Open a terminal with root or sudo privileges.

    2. Run the following command:

       sudo  
sh  
-c  
 " 
 $( 
curl  
-fsSlL  
https://github.com/observiq/bindplane-agent/releases/latest/download/install_unix.sh ) 
 " 
  
install_unix.sh

    3. Wait for the installation to complete.

    4. Verify the installation by running:

       sudo  
systemctl  
status  
observiq-otel-collector

      The service should show as active (running).

    Additional installation resources

    For additional installation options and troubleshooting, see the Bindplane agent installation guide .

    Configure the Bindplane agent to ingest syslog and send to Google SecOps

    Locate the configuration file

    • Linux:

       sudo  
nano  
/opt/observiq-otel-collector/config.yaml

    • Windows:

       notepad "C:\Program Files\observIQ OpenTelemetry Collector\config.yaml"

    Edit the configuration file

    • Replace the entire contents of config.yaml with the following configuration:

        receivers 
 : 
  
 tcplog 
 : 
  
 listen_address 
 : 
  
 "0.0.0.0:514" 
 exporters 
 : 
  
 chronicle/semperis_dsp 
 : 
  
 compression 
 : 
  
 gzip 
  
 creds_file_path 
 : 
  
 '/etc/bindplane-agent/ingestion-auth.json' 
  
 customer_id 
 : 
  
 '<customer_id>' 
  
 endpoint 
 : 
  
 malachiteingestion-pa.googleapis.com 
  
 log_type 
 : 
  
 SEMPERIS_DSP 
  
 raw_log_field 
 : 
  
 body 
 service 
 : 
  
 pipelines 
 : 
  
 logs/semperis_dsp 
 : 
  
 receivers 
 : 
  
 - 
  
 tcplog 
  
 exporters 
 : 
  
 - 
  
 chronicle/semperis_dsp

    Configuration parameters

    Replace the following placeholders:

    • Receiver configuration:

      • tcplog : The receiver type based on protocol:
        • udplog for UDP syslog
        • tcplog for TCP syslog
        • syslog for RFC 3164/5424 syslog
      • 0.0.0.0 : IP address to listen on:
        • 0.0.0.0 to listen on all interfaces (recommended)
        • Specific IP address to listen on one interface
      • 514 : Port number to listen on (for example, 514 , 1514 , 6514 )

    • Exporter configuration:

      • <customer_id> : Customer ID from the earlier step
      • malachiteingestion-pa.googleapis.com : Regional endpoint URL:
        • US: malachiteingestion-pa.googleapis.com
        • Europe: europe-malachiteingestion-pa.googleapis.com
        • Asia: asia-southeast1-malachiteingestion-pa.googleapis.com
        • See Regional Endpoints for the complete list
      • Adjust the creds_file_path depending on the platform:
        • Linux: /etc/bindplane-agent/ingestion-auth.json
        • Windows: C:\Program Files\observIQ OpenTelemetry Collector\ingestion-auth.json

    Save the configuration file

    • After editing, save the file:
      • Linux: Press Ctrl+O , then Enter , then Ctrl+X
      • Windows: Click File > Save

    Restart the Bindplane agent to apply the changes

    • To restart the Bindplane agent in Linux, run the following command:

       sudo  
systemctl  
restart  
observiq-otel-collector

      1. Verify the service is running:

         sudo  
systemctl  
status  
observiq-otel-collector

      2. Check logs for errors:

         sudo  
journalctl  
-u  
observiq-otel-collector  
-f

    • To restart the Bindplane agent in Windows, choose one of the following options:

      • Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator:

         net stop observiq-otel-collector && net start observiq-otel-collector

      • Services console:

        1. Press Win+R , type services.msc , and press Enter.
        2. Locate observIQ OpenTelemetry Collector.
        3. Right-click and select Restart.

        4. Verify the service is running:

           sc query observiq-otel-collector

        5. Check logs for errors:

            type 
  
 "C:\Program Files\observIQ OpenTelemetry Collector\log\collector.log"

    Configure Semperis DSP syslog forwarding

    1. Sign in to the Semperis DSPmanagement console.
    2. Go to Settings > SIEM Integration.
    3. Enable Syslogforwarding.
    4. Provide the following configuration details:
      • Host: Enter the IP address of the Bindplane agent host (for example, 192.168.1.100 ).
      • Port: Enter 514 (must match the Bindplane receiver port).
      • Protocol: Select TCP(must match the Bindplane receiver type).
    5. Click Save.

    UDM mapping table

    Log Field UDM Mapping Logic
    event_type
    		 extensions.auth.type Set to "SSO" if ObjectModificationType == "LoginADSM"
    host
    		 intermediary.hostname Value copied directly
    ObjectModificationType
    		 metadata.description Value copied directly
    event_type
    		 metadata.event_type Set to RESOURCE_CREATION if ObjectModificationType == "CreateObject" and OriginatingUsers != ""; RESOURCE_WRITTEN if ObjectModificationType == "ModifyObject" and OriginatingUsers != "" and AttributeName contains "Password"; RESOURCE_WRITTEN if ObjectModificationType == "ModifyObject" and OriginatingUsers != ""; RESOURCE_DELETION if ObjectModificationType == "DeleteObject" and OriginatingUsers != ""; USER_LOGIN if ObjectModificationType == "LoginADSM" and OriginatingUsers != ""; RESOURCE_WRITTEN if ObjectModificationType == "OperationRequest" and OriginatingUsers != ""; STATUS_UPDATE if principal_present == "true"; USER_UNCATEGORIZED if principal_user_present == "true"; else GENERIC_EVENT
    		metadata.product_name Set to "SEMPERIS_DSP"
    		metadata.vendor_name Set to "SEMPERIS"
    StringValueFrom
    		 network.dns.answers.data Value copied directly after cleaning
    NameNode
    		 network.dns.answers.name Value copied directly
    Ttl
    		 network.dns.answers.ttl Value copied directly, converted to uinteger
    Type
    		 network.dns.answers.type Set to "1" if Type =~ "DNS_TYPE_A"; "12" if Type =~ "DNS_TYPE_PTR", converted to uinteger
    OriginatingServer
    		 principal.asset.hostname Value copied directly
    ip
    		 principal.asset.ip Value copied directly after validation and cleaning
    OriginatingServer
    		 principal.hostname Value copied directly
    ip
    		 principal.ip Value copied directly after validation and cleaning
    DistinguishedName
    		 principal.user.group_identifiers Value merged directly
    ForestId
    		 principal.user.product_object_id Value copied directly
    OriginatingUsers
    		 principal.user.userid Value copied directly if OperationType != "LoginADSM"
    security_action
    		 security_result.action Value copied directly
    RequestedAction
    		 security_result.summary Value copied directly if OperationResult =~ "Granted" or "Denied"
    AttributeName
    		 target.resource.name Value copied directly if AttributeName != "" and AttributeName != "isDeleted"
    ClassName
    		 target.resource.resource_subtype Value copied directly
    OriginatingUsers
    		 target.user.userid Value copied directly if OperationType == "LoginADSM"

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