42Gears SureMDM Classification Details
This article summarizes which device attributes can be enriched from our connector with 42Gears SureMDM, and the benefits of using that enriched data in policy.
The 42Gears SureMDM connector gives Elisity detailed device data for policy decisions across managed OT endpoints. SureMDM's agent-based platform collects hardware details, software posture, compliance state, and group assignments from each managed device. Elisity combines its own network-based discovery with this management data to apply policy to devices such as HMIs, engineering workstations, operator workstations, and virtualized PLCs.
Query Match Order
When a new device is discovered by any of Elisity's methods, Cloud Control Center queries 42Gears SureMDM using the following parameters until a match is found:
- MAC Address (primary)
- IP Address (fallback if MAC is not known)
Engage Elisity support to modify the behavior of the above query order.
Refresh Cycle
Cloud Control Center queries 42Gears SureMDM every 24 hours for updated device attributes. This interval is configurable from 1 to 168 hours through the Global Timer setting in the connector's advanced settings.
Enrichment data can also be refreshed on demand by clicking the refresh button next to 42Gears SureMDM under the Trust Attributes section in the device's IdentityGraph view.
Devices that were learned before the connector was configured are automatically scheduled for enrichment during the next 24-hour cycle based on their attachment timestamp.
The refresh button appears next to the 42Gears SureMDM entry in the Trust Attributes section of the device's IdentityGraph view.
Core Effective Attributes
42Gears SureMDM maps the following attributes to Elisity Core Effective Attributes. When 42Gears SureMDM is the highest-priority connector, these values populate the device's core identity in IdentityGraph:
| SureMDM Attribute | Elisity Core Effective Attribute | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hostname | Hostname | file-server |
| Device Model Name | Model | VMware7,1 |
| Device Manufacture | Vendor | VMware, Inc. |
| Platform Type | Operating System | Windows |
Enrichment Attributes
The following table describes the attributes that 42Gears SureMDM provides to IdentityGraph for each discovered device:
| Attribute | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Device Name | Device name as registered in SureMDM | DESKTOP-D7S2E6A |
| Device ID | Unique device identifier in SureMDM | ce6861f1-ddb2-4718-a264-c28a5ec26e30 |
| Connection Status | Current device connection status | Online |
| Agent Version | Version of the SureMDM agent installed on the device | 6.20.0 |
| Wifi SSID | Wireless network SSID the device is connected to | CorpWiFi |
| Is Enrolled | Whether the device is actively enrolled in SureMDM | TRUE |
| Is Lost Mode Enabled | Whether lost mode is enabled on the device | FALSE |
| Antivirus Status | Whether antivirus protection is active on the device | TRUE |
| Device Approved Status | Whether the device is approved in SureMDM | TRUE |
| Device Group Path | Hierarchical group path assigned in the SureMDM console | Home/Manufacturing Site 1 |
| Device Brand | Brand of the device | Dell |
| OS Version | Operating system name and version | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro |
| Release Version | Detailed OS release version with build number | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (10.0.19045.0) |
| Serial Number | Hardware serial number of the device | VMware-56 4d bd e3 8d e8 8b 2b |
| Current Firmware Version | Firmware version if available | 2009 (OS Build 19045.4651) |
| Tags | Tags assigned to the device in SureMDM. Returned as a list and supports multiple values. |
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The specific attributes available depend on the data 42Gears SureMDM collects for each device. Not all attributes are populated for every device. Boolean attributes are displayed as TRUE or FALSE. A value of -1 indicates the attribute is not available or not applicable for the device.
Next Steps
- Configure Dynamic Policy Groups using 42Gears SureMDM attributes as match criteria.
- Adjust the enrichment priority order for connectors in IdentityGraph.
- Set up the connector by following Connect 42Gears SureMDM.