Maltego Farsight DNSDB Transform

Prerequisites:

1. Maltego XL: Ensure that you have Maltego XL (Commercial Edition) installed on your computer. If you don’t have it, you can download and install it from the official website: Maltego Official Website. You can also use the Community Version and bring your own API key.
2. Access to Farsight DNSDB Transforms: You will need access to Farsight DNSDB Maltego Transforms, which may require registration or an API key. You can obtain these from Farsight Security’s official website and API registration page.

• Farsight Security Official Website
• Farsight DNSDB API Registration

Step 1: Obtain Information from Farsight DNSDB

• Visit the official website or API registration page of Farsight DNSDB using the links provided above.
• Look for documentation or resources related to the Farsight DNSDB Maltego Transform, including installation instructions and API access. This documentation will guide you through the setup process.

Step 2: Install Maltego

If you haven’t already installed Maltego XL, please download and install it from the official website mentioned in the prerequisites.

Step 3: Access the Transform Hub (if applicable)

• Open Maltego.
• Go to the “Transform Hub” tab on the main dashboard. This is where you can access and install external transforms.

Step 4: Search for Farsight DNSDB Transforms (if available)

• In the Transform Hub, use the search function to look for Farsight DNSDB transforms.
• If Farsight Security has developed Maltego transforms and made them available on the Transform Hub, you may find them here.

Step 5: Install Farsight DNSDB Transforms (if available)

• Click on the Farsight DNSDB transforms if you find them in the Transform Hub.
• Select “Install” or “Add to Maltego” to add them to your Maltego installation.

Step 6: Configure Farsight DNSDB Transform

• In Maltego, click on the “Transforms” tab.
• Select “Manage Transforms.”
• Locate the Farsight DNSDB transforms you’ve installed.
• Enter any required configuration settings, such as API credentials, in the transform’s configuration. Refer to the documentation obtained in Step 1 for guidance on configuring the transforms.

Step 7: Use Farsight DNSDB Transforms

• Close the “Manage Transforms” window.
• Create a new Maltego graph.
• In the “Transforms” palette on the left, you should now see Farsight DNSDB transforms (if installed).
• Drag and drop the Farsight DNSDB transforms into your graph.
• Configure the transforms with the necessary parameters for your specific use case.
• Run the transforms to perform DNS-related queries and analysis using Farsight DNSDB’s capabilities.

Please keep in mind that the availability and setup process for Maltego transforms can vary, so referring to Farsight Security’s official documentation and resources is crucial for a successful setup and use of their transforms.