Collect Semperis DSP logs

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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 ID from the Organization Details section.

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 Prompt or PowerShell as 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 DSP management console.
  2. Go to Settings > SIEM Integration.
  3. Enable Syslog forwarding.
  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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