Engine - Integration of MaxMind for GeoIP and ASN Data Enrichment in Wazuh-Engine

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Wazuh version	Component	Install type	Install method	Platform
5.0.0	Engine	Manager	Packages/Sources	OS version

Epic branch
21695-engine-maxmind-integration

Description

This epic outlines a series of tasks aimed at integrating MaxMind's GeoIP and ASN databases into the Wazuh-Engine. The goal is to enrich events with geographical and autonomous system number (ASN) information, enhancing the engine's capabilities in data analysis and threat intelligence.

Objectives

• Research: Conduct thorough research to understand the best practices for integrating MaxMind databases with the Wazuh-Engine.
• Module Development: Develop a foundational module for interacting with MaxMind databases.
• Helper Functions: Implement necessary helper functions to facilitate data retrieval and processing from MaxMind databases.
• Automatic DB Updates: Research and develop a system for the automatic updating of MaxMind databases to ensure data accuracy and relevance.
• Ruleset Update: Update the Wazuh ruleset to utilize the enriched GeoIP and ASN data for improved event analysis.
• Integration Testing: Perform comprehensive integration testing to ensure the seamless functioning of the MaxMind integration within the Wazuh-Engine ecosystem.

Tasks

• Engine - Investigation of GeoIP Field Extraction and MaxMind Compatibility #21588: Research on MaxMind Integration with Wazuh-Engine
• Engine - Implementation of base MMDB Module in Wazuh-Engine #21666: Development of a Base for the MaxMind Module
• Engine - Implementation of Helper Functions for MaxMind Module Integration #21703: Implementation of Necessary Helper Functions for MaxMind Module
• Engine - Research and Development of an Automatic DB Update System for MaxMind Integration #21833: Research and Development of an Automatic DB Update System for MaxMind
• Engine - Update of the Wazuh Ruleset to Incorporate GeoIP and ASN Data #21835: Update of the Wazuh Ruleset to Incorporate GeoIP and ASN Data
• Comprehensive Integration Testing of MaxMind Features in Wazuh-Engine #23193: Comprehensive Integration Testing of MaxMind Features in Wazuh-Engine

Additional Considerations

• Data Privacy and Compliance: Ensure that the integration of MaxMind complies with data privacy laws and regulations.
• Documentation: Document each phase of the development process, including research findings, module design, and integration strategies.
• Performance Impact: Assess the impact of MaxMind integration on the performance of the Wazuh-Engine and optimize accordingly.

Acceptance Criteria

• Successful integration of MaxMind's GeoIP and ASN databases into the Wazuh-Engine.
• Enhanced event analysis capabilities with accurate geographical and ASN information.
• Seamless and efficient automatic updating of MaxMind databases.
• Updated ruleset effectively utilizing the enriched data for improved threat detection and analysis.
• Comprehensive documentation and successful passing of integration tests.