This page shows all the applications within the organization whose access has been restricted for users. You can configure and add new applications as well.

When the administrator adds organizational site, a corresponding application ‘HawkkProtect Apps Portal’ is created using site details. Administrator can use this default application in the Firewall and DDoS policy. The administrator cannot delete or edit this application.

Further, the following details for all the applications is displayed.

Note ☛
If a site is deleted, all the related applications on Application Catalog page become inactive. To make these applications active again, edit the applications and update the domain name. This is applicable only for auto-generated certificates.

Actions available with applications

When you hover over each application, the following options appear in the column next to Tags.

Action Icon	Action Label	Description
	Edit	To edit the application details.
	Delete	To delete the application profile.
	Side bar	To view the details of the application.

• The applications can be sorted alphabetically by clicking the sorting symbol next to Application Name column.
• Bulk action: Select the checkboxes in front of the application names to perform bulk delete action on selected applications.

Note ☛
Only one tag is shown for each application. You can hover over the blue colored text next to the tag to view additional tags, if any.

When you click an application name, the following details are displayed in the right pane.

Adding an application

To add a new application in the application catalog, follow these steps.

Note ☛
The application addition process offers a “Save as Draft” feature. This mode allows users to save their application in an unfinished state, preserving their progress for future editing and refinement.

1. Log on to the Seqrite HawkkProtect portal. Navigate to Application Catalog in the left navigation pane.
2. On the Application Catalog page, Click Add Application. A new page appears.
3. Enter the following information in the Application Information section.



• Enter the Application Name.
• Enter the Application Description.
• Upload the application logo.
4. Enter the following details and select appropriate options (wherever applicable) in the Application Details section.
5. Select one of the application types.
   • Public Web Apps
   • Private Web Apps
   • Agent Based Apps
   • Network Apps

Depending on the application type that you select, relevant parameters are displayed.

Public Web Apps



Setting Up Public Web Apps

To configure public web applications, provide the following application details:

1. Application Details

Field	Description
IP Address or Domain Name	Enter the IP address or domain name of the application.
Protocol	Select the appropriate protocol from the drop-down menu.
	HTTP/HTTPS	If the selected protocol is either HTTP or HTTPS, you can configure the following advanced HTTP/S settings and WAF Rules:
		Advanced HTTP/S Settings
		Enable HTTP/2	With HTTP/2, loading times for websites are enhanced by reducing the latency and overhead associated with multiple requests.
		Bypass Authentication	Bypass Authentication lets you get into apps directly without needing to log in through the user portal. You can get a complete overview of all the applications with Bypass Authentication enabled by accessing the WAF section on the Dashboard Page. Note ☛ Access to the Bypass Authentication option is exclusive to users who have purchased the add-on for either Enterprise or Standard licenses.
		Relative URL Path	Administrators have the flexibility to configure applications requiring multiple relative paths simultaneously, while also enforcing restricted access exclusively to those paths. Enter a relative URL path. For example: for the URL https://myapps.organization.com/careers/engineering, the relative URL path is /careers/engineering. The relative URL path must start with a forward slash (/). Note ☛ It is possible to include multiple relative paths within a single application.
		Default Landing Path	The default landing path for an application refers to the initial page or screen that users encounter when they first access the application. With the default landing path set and Restricted Access Path enabled, users are limited to accessing only the landing path and are restricted from accessing other paths within the application domain. HawkkProtect provides built-in support for a default landing path, for cases where an application’s landing page is hosted elsewhere. Note ☛ The Restricted Access Path option is exclusively supported for the Default Landing Path.
		Host Header	Enter the Host Header. The Host header is a field in the HTTP request header that specifies the domain name or IP address of the server to which the client is making a request. Choose ‘Custom’ option to modify header values.
		Origin Header	Enter the Origin Header. The Origin header is a field in the HTTP request header that indicates the origin of the request. The origin is the combination of the scheme (for example, ‘HTTP’ or ’HTTPS’), hostname, and port number from which the request is sent. Choose ’Custom* option to modify header values.
		WAF Rules
		SQL Injection	Enabling SQL Injection as a WAF rule enhances security by blocking SQL injection attacks.
		Cross Site Scripting	Enabling Cross Site Scripting (XSS) protection as a WAF rule helps mitigate the risk of XSS attacks by filtering and blocking malicious script injections across different websites.
		OS Command Injection	Enabling OS Command Injection as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule enhances security by preventing unauthorized execution of operating system commands through web applications.
		System Resource Access	Enabling System Resource Access Injection as a WAF rule enhances security by guarding against unauthorized access attempts to system resources.
		Server Side Template Injection	Enabling Server Side Template Injection (SSTI) as a WAF rule enhances security by detecting and mitigating potential vulnerabilities arising from template injection attacks.
Port Value	The Port Value will be auto populated based on the selected protocol.
External Domain Name	Enter the external domain name. This domain name will be accessed directly by end users through the user portal.
Tags	Enter the tags applicable to the application.

Private Web Apps



Setting Up Private Web Apps

To configure private web applications, provide the following application details:

1. Application Details

applications. (i.e. if user

Field	Description
IP Address or Domain Name	Enter the IP address or domain name of the application.
Protocol	Select the appropriate protocol from the drop-down menu.
	HTTP/HTTPS	If the selected protocol is either HTTP or HTTPS, you can configure the following advanced HTTP/S settings and WAF Rules:
		Advanced HTTP/S Settings
		Enable HTTP/2	With HTTP/2, loading times for websites are enhanced by reducing the latency and overhead associated with multiple requests.
		Bypass Authentication	Bypass Authentication lets you get into apps directly without needing to log in through the user portal. You can get a complete overview of all the applications with Bypass Authentication enabled by accessing the WAF section on the Dashboard Page. Note ☛ Access to the Bypass Authentication option is exclusive to users who have purchased the add-on for either Enterprise or Standard licenses.
		Relative URL Path	Administrators have the flexibility to configure applications requiring multiple relative paths simultaneously, while also enforcing restricted access exclusively to those paths. Enter a relative URL path. For example: for the URL https://myapps.organization.com/careers/engineering, the relative URL path is /careers/engineering. The relative URL path must start with a forward slash (/). Note ☛ It is possible to include multiple relative paths within a single application.
		Default Landing Path	The default landing path for an application refers to the initial page or screen that users encounter when they first access the application. With the default landing path set and Restricted Access Path enabled, users are limited to accessing only the landing path and are restricted from accessing other paths within the application domain. HawkkProtect provides built-in support for a default landing path, for cases where an application’s landing page is hosted elsewhere. Note ☛ The Restricted Access Path option is exclusively supported for the Default Landing Path.
		Host Header	Enter the Host Header. The Host header is a field in the HTTP request header that specifies the domain name or IP address of the server to which the client is making a request. Choose ‘Custom’ option to modify header values.
		Origin Header	Enter the Origin Header. The Origin header is a field in the HTTP request header that indicates the origin of the request. The origin is the combination of the scheme (for example, ‘HTTP’ or ’HTTPS’), hostname, and port number from which the request is sent. Choose ’Custom* option to modify header values.
		Static URL Address	Provide the Static URL Address, if needed. Certain web applications include sub-URLs that might redirect to other internal URLs to display specific content, like logos or paths. HawkkProtect faces difficulty loading these due to static page content, resulting in incomplete user display. The Static URL Address, resolves this by revealing blocked content from private web apps.
		WAF Rules
		SQL Injection	Enabling SQL Injection as a WAF rule enhances security by blocking SQL injection attacks.
		Cross Site Scripting	Enabling Cross Site Scripting (XSS) protection as a WAF rule helps mitigate the risk of XSS attacks by filtering and blocking malicious script injections across different websites.
		OS Command Injection	Enabling OS Command Injection as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule enhances security by preventing unauthorized execution of operating system commands through web applications.
		System Resource Access	Enabling System Resource Access Injection as a WAF rule enhances security by guarding against unauthorized access attempts to system resources.
		Server Side Template Injection	Enabling Server Side Template Injection (SSTI) as a WAF rule enhances security by detecting and mitigating potential vulnerabilities arising from template injection attacks.
	Web RDP	If the selected protocol is Web RDP, you can configure the following attributes:
		RDP Access Type
		If the selected RDP access type is ‘Limited Application Access’, enter the Remote Application Name, Remote Application Directory, and Remote Application Argument.
		Permissions
		Allow Clipboard Access	Allow business user to copy/paste text content from/to specific application. By default, it is restricted.
		Allow File Transfer	Allow business user to upload and download files from/to specific applications.(i.e. if user needs to download a file from RDP instance to base machine, you can enable the option). You need to configure below fields in order to grant file transfer access.
		Content Inspection	Applications using webRDP, webSSH, and webVNC protocols with content inspection activated will be listed on the Content Inspection Records page. Content Inspection enhances security by detecting threats and ensuring authorized file transfers.
		Allow Session Recording	Switch on recording of business user activities for a specific application. Recordings can be found under Audit logs. (https://docs.seqrite.com/docs/seqrtte-hawkkprotect/settings/audit-trail/).
	WebSSH	If the selected protocol is WebSSH, you can configure the following attributes:
		Private Key
		Providing support for importing a private key file while accessing webSSH applications While configuring a WebSSH application the administrator can import the private key file as shown in the following image, so that the end user can access the application by entering the valid credentials. Note ☛ The use of passphrases to generate private keys is not supported. At present, the only supported method for authentication to WebSSH applications is through private key files encrypted with RSA.
		Permissions
		Allow Clipboard Access	Allow business user to copy/paste text content from/to specific application. By default, it is restricted.
		Allow File Transfer	Allow business user to upload and download files from/to specific applications. (i.e. if user needs to download a file from RDP instance to base machine, you can enable the option). You need to configure below fields in order to grant file transfer access.
		Content Inspection	Applications using webRDP, webSSH, and webVNC protocols with content inspection activated will be listed on the Content Inspection Records page. Content Inspection enhances security by detecting threats and ensuring authorized file transfers.
		Allow Session Recording	Switch on recording of business user activities for a specific application. Recordings can be found under Audit logs. (https://docs.seqrite.com/docs/seqrtte-hawkkprotect/settings/audit-trail/).
	Web Telnet	If the selected protocol is Web Telnet, you can configure the following permissions:
		Permissions
		Allow Clipboard Access	Allow business user to copy/paste text content from/to specific application. By default, it is restricted.
		Allow Session Recording	Switch on recording of business user activities for a specific application. Recordings can be found under Audit logs. (https://docs.seqrite.com/docs/seqrtte-hawkkprotect/settings/audit-trail/).
	Web VNC	If the selected protocol is Web VNC, you can configure the following permissions:
		Permissions
		Allow Clipboard Access	Allow business user to copy/paste text content from/to specific application. By default, it is restricted.
		Allow File Transfer	Allow business user to upload and download files from/to specific applications. (i.e. if user needs to download a file from RDP instance to base machine, you can enable the option). You need to configure below fields in order to grant file transfer access.
		Content Inspection	Applications using webRDP, webSSH, and webVNC protocols with content inspection activated will be listed on the Content Inspection Records page. Content Inspection enhances security by detecting threats and ensuring authorized file transfers.
		Allow Session Recording	Switch on recording of business user activities for a specific application. Recordings can be found under Audit logs. (https://docs.seqrite.com/docs/seqrtte-hawkkprotect/settings/audit-trail/).
Port Value	The Port Value will be auto populated based on the selected protocol.
External Domain Name	Enter the external domain name. This domain name will be accessed directly by end users through the user portal.
App Connector Group	Choose the relevant App Connector Group from the dropdown menu.
Tags	Enter the tags applicable to the application.

Agent Based Apps

To configure agent based applications, provide the following application details:


Setting Up Agent-Based Apps

To configure agent-based applications, provide the following information. For more details on HawkkAgent, refer to the HawkkAgent and Deployment Sections.

1. Application Information

• IP Address or Domain Name: Enter the IP address or domain name of the application.
• Protocol: Select the appropriate protocol from the dropdown menu. Administrators have the flexibility to assign multiple ports and protocols to each application.
  Note: When HTTPS is the chosen protocol, administrators should specify the Domain Name rather than the IP address. The external domain name will be automatically populated.
• External Domain Name: Enter the external domain name. This domain name will be accessed directly by end users through the user portal.
• App Connector Group: Choose the relevant App Connector Group from the dropdown menu.
• Tags: Assign any relevant tags that apply to the application.

2. Additional Configuration (Optional)

• You have the option to configure the following additional parameters based on your requirements:
  • Sub-Domain Name: Utilize sub-domain names to enhance application structuring and organization.
    An application accessible through the parent domain could be redirected to another domain internally. These internal redirects do not get accessed through the HawkkAgent unless explicitly configured in the sub-domain section of the additional parameters. 

    In order to securely access all the domains of the parent domain through the HawkkProtect agent, add these domains to the sub-domain section.  

    For example:
    If we access the website https://documetation-example.com and the website loads and provides URLs to retrieve images from another website, https://documentaiton-images.com. In this scenario, the application URL would be https://documentation-example.com and the sub-domain would be https://documetation-images.com.

  • Protocol: Determine the communication protocol to be employed for data transfer.
  • Port Value: Establish the port value for streamlined data routing and connectivity.
• User Portal Settings: Customize access controls and personalize the user experience with the following options.
  • Lock Port Value: Secure a specific port number to prevent unauthorized changes.
    The user would connect to the port configured in the application and not a random port. For example, if the admin configured the application for port “8080” then the user would access the application on the same port. Without the Lock Port Value configuration, the user could connect to a random port (for example: 10450 and then internally it would redirect to the application port 8080).
  • Auto-Connect: Enable automatic connection establishment for user convenience.
    On successful end-user authentication, the application connection will be automatically established for user convenience.
  • Hide App on User Portal: Simplify the user experience by concealing the applications for which the Auto-Connect option is enabled within the user portal.
    This is an advanced configuration and should be done only when the end users have clear awareness of the accessible applications.

3. Advanced HTTPS Settings

• Enable HTTP/2
  With HTTP/2, loading times for websites are enhanced by reducing the latency and overhead associated with multiple requests.
• Bypass Authentication
  Bypass Authentication lets you get into apps directly without needing to log in through the user portal. You can get a complete overview of all the applications with Bypass Authentication enabled by accessing the WAF section on the Dashboard Page.

  Note ☛ Access to the Bypass Authentication option is exclusive to users who have purchased the add-on for either Enterprise or Standard licenses.

• Relative URL Path
  If the selected protocol is either HTTP or HTTPS, you must install the plugin before using relative paths in the application. After updating the relative path in the application, refresh the portal, reconnect, and changes will appear. Relative paths in logged-in agent apps are blocked when accessed, but not if logged in another tab.
• Default Landing Path
  The default landing path for an application refers to the initial page or screen that users encounter when they first access the application. With the default landing path set and Restricted Access Path enabled, users are limited to accessing only the landing path and are restricted from accessing other paths within the application domain. HawkkProtect provides built-in support for a default landing path, for cases where an application’s landing page is hosted elsewhere.

  Note ☛ The Restricted Access Path option is exclusively supported for the Default Landing Path.

Note ☛
For the Agent Based Apps the supported protocols are HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, SSH, Telnet, SMB, VNC, SFTP, FTP, and SCP.

Note ☛
Presently, in order to establish a connection with the SMB app on Windows OS, it is necessary to stop and disable the server services, followed by a reboot of the device.

Network Apps

This application category supports a wide spectrum of TCP-UDP applications. With this feature, administrators gain the flexibility to configure private IPs, subnets, single ports, port ranges, and more. This advancement empowers seamless integration of VoIP, SIP, and streaming protocol-based applications within your network infrastructure. Access to this feature-rich category is available through an additional license subscription.

Note ☛
This feature is available only for Enterprise and Standard licenses.

Setting Up Network Apps

To configure network applications, provide the following application details:


1. Application Details

Field	Description
Data Traffic	Select the direction of data traffic.
	Upstream	Upstream denotes data flowing from user endpoints to application servers. Select this option if you want to manage outgoing traffic from the application.
	Downstream	Downstream denotes data flowing from application servers to user endpoints. Choose this option if you need to manage incoming traffic to the application.
	Both	If you want to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic opt for this option.
IP Address	Enter the IP address of the application.
Protocol	Select either TCP or UDP protocol from the drop-down menu.
Port Value	You have the option to specify either a single port value or a range of ports.
Tags	Enter the tags applicable to the application.

Considerations for setting up network applications with TCP-UDP protocols

• Network Settings in Sites: In a specific scenario where UDP applications are being configured, it's essential to also establish TCP applications. This is because TCP is initially used to establish a connection, followed by a transition to UDP for communication. Moreover, for UDP applications to operate, virtual IP pools are utilized to dynamically assign IP addresses to agent devices accessing network applications. Each Seqrite ZTNA Agent will be allocated a singular IP address from the virtual IP pool for accessing network-based applications.
• App Connector Settings: For seamless access to UDP applications, ensure the App Connector is correctly installed and connected. Configure the LAN Subnet field within the app connector to enable access to diverse UDP applications. You have the option to enable or disable NAT according to your requirements. NAT facilitates the translation of private LAN IP addresses into public ones for internet communication, and vice versa, enhancing connectivity.

App Connector Configuration for Network Apps

Note ☛ For security reasons, the administrator must manually perform the following steps on the system where the app connector is installed.

If you are running the app connector on a Linux host system, you will need to ensure that your host OS meets the following requirements:

• Ubuntu 22.04 and above
• Kernel version > 4.5

In addition, you will need to allow UDP port 1194 and 1195 in your host's firewall. If you need to allow Ingress/Egress traffic from the app connector to your application, you will need to allow this traffic in your host machine's firewall. There are a couple of ways to achieve this:

For Debian-based systems using UFW:

If UFW is enabled in your host system, then you can allow traffic from and to the tun interface of the app connector using the following UFW commands:

• ufw route allow out on tun0: To allow traffic from the application to the app connector's Docker instance.
• ufw route allow in on tun0: To allow traffic from the app connector's Docker instance to the application.

For all other systems (including Debian-based) without UFW (i.e. UFW disabled/not present):

• The iptables utility should be installed in your Linux host with the help of the appropriate package manager.

  • For Debian-based systems, you can use the following command:

    apt-get install iptables

  • For RHEL-based systems, you can use the following command:

    yum install iptables

• After successfully installing the utility, run the following commands to allow traffic flow:

  • iptables -I FORWARD -i tun0 -j ACCEPT: To allow traffic from the app connector's Docker instance to the application.
  • iptables -I FORWARD -o tun0 -j ACCEPT: To allow traffic from the application to the app connector's Docker instance.

IP forwarding also needs to be enabled on Linux host systems. To check the current status of IP forwarding, run the following command:

cat /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward

If the return value is 0, then it indicates that forwarding is disabled. Enable it with the following command:

echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward

Important☛

All of the above commands require super-user privileges.

6. After this is done, click Add. The Applications page is displayed with the application details that you have configured.