KBI 311973 Enhancement: Argent for SNMP Now Supports Latest Encryptions SHA256 and AES256

Version

Argent Advanced Technology 5.1A-2207-A or above

Date

Monday, 7 February 2022

Summary

Argent for SNMP now supports SHA256 for Authentication Protocol and AES256 for Encryption Algorithm

Technical Background

SNMP V3 setting for some newer version of network devices only allows SHA-256 and AES256 as Authentication Protocol and Encryption Algorithm

For example, Fortinet Firewall (model FG-401E) and Checkpoint Firewall (model CP6600)

Resolution

Upgrade to Argent Advanced Technology 5.1A-2207-A or above

For customer who cannot upgrade immediately to latest version, he can use SNMP V1, or V2 for the time being to monitor it.