Link Tenable Core to the Tenable On-Prem Connector

You can link Tenable Core to Tenable On-Prem Connector to as a VMware virtual machine and deploy it on a hypervisor.

Note: For more information about the Tenable On-Prem Connector, refer to the Tenable On-Prem Connector Deployment Guide.

Before you begin:

  • Confirm your environment supports your intended use of the instance, as described in License and System Requirements.

  • Confirm your internet and port access supports your intended use of the instance, as described in Access Requirements.

  • Confirm you have appropriate permissions to manage connectors in Tenable Exposure Management.

  • Deploy Tenable Core in VMware as shown in Deploy Tenable Core in VMware.

  1. In the Tenable user interface, in the left-side menu, click Connectors.

    The Connector Library appears.

  2. Click Tenable Gateway.

    The Tenable Gateway connection pop-up appears with your generated private key.

    Parameter Description
    Gateway Name The name you give your new Tenable On-Prem Connector.
    Private Key Your Tenable On-Prem Connector private key.

    Note: Be sure to record and safely secure your private key.
    UID

    (Optional) Name of the Sensor Proxy.

  3. Assign a descriptive name to your new connection and record your private key.

  4. Download the Tenable Core .ova file.

    Note: Ensure UDP port 51820 is open to site_url.

  5. When the file installation completes, log into your Tenable Core user interface.

  1. In the Tenable Core user interface, click Tenable On-Prem Connector.

    The configuration page appears.

  2. In the top section of the user interface, click Limited Access.

    A Switch to administrative access pop-up appears.

  3. Enter your admin password.

  4. Click Authenticate.

    The Tenable On-Prem Connector Pairing pop-up appears.

  5. Paste the Private Key that you generated within the Tenable user interface.

  6. Click Complete Pairing.

    A success message appears.