> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/shield/dynamic-blocking/autopilot.md).

# Autopilot

Autopilots are automatic Shield rules in the Enginsight platform. They allow you to automatically drop or reject network attacks that are detected by the Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

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**Please note**: For Autopilots to take effect, you must enable the **Enginsight Shield (IPS)** option in the [settings of the individual hosts](/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/host-detail-view/settings.md#core-feature) or under **Hosts** → **Policy Manager** via a [corresponding policy](/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/hosts/management/policy-manager/add-policy-manager.md#enginsight-shield-ips).
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## Important Notes

**Using Autopilot behind a reverse proxy**

* If you use Autopilot on a server with or behind a reverse proxy, note that the IP address transmitted in one of the following HTTP headers is blocked as the source IP address instead of the reverse proxy's IP address:
  * Forwarded
  * X-Forwarded-For
  * X-ProxyUser-Ip
  * Client-Ip
  * ClientIp
  * UserIp
  * X-Client-Ip
  * X-Real-Ip
  * X-Remote-Addr
* Automatic blocking via Autopilot works correctly with a reverse proxy only if the correct service has also been detected or selected for the service or services behind the reverse proxy. This can be necessary in particular if you do not use the default ports for specific services, for example, a port other than 443 for HTTPS. In this case, you must manually add the service used under [Connections](/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/host-detail-view/monitoring/connections.md) on the reverse proxy server.

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<i class="fa-compass">:compass:</i> Navigate to **Shield** → **Dynamic Blocking** → **Autopilot** to show a list of all configured Autopilots. If you have not created any Autopilots yet, this view is empty.

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The [Autopilot overview](#autopilots-overview) provides information such as:

* which hosts or groups of hosts are assigned to the Autopilot.
* whether the Autopilot is enabled and therefore actively blocks network attacks.

You can also [add new Autopilots](#add-autopilot).

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## Navigation

<i class="fa-magnifying-glass">:magnifying-glass:</i> Click the **Text Search** field above the list and enter a search term of your choice to find specific list items more quickly.

<i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click the **Refresh** icon <i class="fa-arrows-rotate-reverse">:arrows-rotate-reverse:</i> above the list to update all list items.

<i class="fa-computer-mouse-scrollwheel">:computer-mouse-scrollwheel:</i> Scroll down the list or adjust the number of results shown per page ![](https://2423388680-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FV7OrHgKXA0t1jankQBYf%2Fuploads%2FfjKACCt2SKXcFd3S7Xb5%2FEnginsight-EN-Results%20per%20Page.jpg?alt=media\&token=e1650160-7a41-4965-aaca-6975db758dbe) to view additional entries. Use the page navigation ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/V7OrHgKXA0t1jankQBYf/blobs/wnxVw06QGoSsYjhwMJRF/Enginsight-Seitennavigation-2.jpg) to switch between pages.&#x20;

### Sorting List Items

<i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click the **Sort** icon <i class="fa-sort">:sort:</i> next to a column name in the table header to sort by that column in ascending <i class="fa-angle-up">:angle-up:</i> or descending order <i class="fa-chevron-down">:chevron-down:</i> .

<i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click the sort icon <i class="fa-bars-sort">:bars-sort:</i> above the list to adjust the priority of the applied sorting. A menu opens that shows all columns by which the list is currently sorted. Drag and drop the shown items to change the sorting priority.

### Further Actions for List Items

<i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Select the checkbox <i class="fa-square">:square:</i> next to a list item to select the respective item. Alternatively, select the checkbox in the table header to select all list items.

The number of selected list items is now shown next to the search field.

The <i class="fa-slider">:slider:</i> **Actions** menu also appears in the upper-right corner. Click it to expand the respective submenu. The following actions are available:

<table><thead><tr><th width="209.06640625">Action</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Delete</td><td><p>Delete all selected objects.<br><br><i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click <strong>Delete</strong> and confirm the prompt that appears by clicking <strong>Delete Irretrievably</strong>.</p><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="danger" class="hint hint-danger"><p><strong>Please note</strong>: Deleted items cannot be recovered.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td>Enable</td><td><i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i> This action is only available if all selected objects are inactive.<br><br>Enable all inactive objects.</td></tr><tr><td>Disable</td><td><i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i> This action is only available if all selected objects are active.<br><br>Disable all active objects.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Autopilots: Overview

The Autopilot overview is structured as a table.

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The following information is shown:

<table><thead><tr><th width="200.44140625">Column</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td><p>Shows the name of the Autopilot and an additional description, if provided.</p><p></p><p>The date and time of creation and last edit are also shown.<br><br><i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click the name of an Autopilot to navigate to the respective <a href="#autopilot-edit-view">edit view</a>. Here you can adjust configured settings and delete the Autopilot.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Host</td><td>Shows the names of the hosts or the tags for groups of hosts that are assigned to the Autopilot.<br><br><i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click the name of a host to navigate to the corresponding <a href="/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/host-detail-view.md">host detail view</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Enabled</td><td>Shows whether the corresponding Autopilot actively enforces the defined actions for all specified connections on all assigned hosts.<br><br>If the Autopilot is enabled, this is indicated by a green <strong>check</strong> icon <i class="fa-circle-check" style="color:green;">:circle-check:</i> . Disabled Autopilots are indicated by a red <strong>circle</strong> icon <i class="fa-circle" style="color:red;">:circle:</i> .</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Adding an Autopilot

<i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click <i class="fa-plus">:plus:</i> **Create Autopilot** in the upper-right corner to [add a new Autopilot](/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/shield/dynamic-blocking/autopilot/add-autopilot.md).

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## Autopilot: Edit View

<i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click the name of an Autopilot to navigate to the respective edit view. Here you can adjust [configured settings](/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/shield/dynamic-blocking/autopilot/add-autopilot.md#general-settings) and delete the Autopilot.

The following actions are available:

<table><thead><tr><th width="200.39453125">Option</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Save Changes</td><td><p><i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click <strong>Save Changes</strong> after adjusting any settings.</p><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="danger" class="hint hint-danger"><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Unsaved changes cannot be recovered.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td>Back</td><td><i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click <strong>Back</strong> to return to the list overview.</td></tr><tr><td>Remove</td><td><p><i class="fa-computer-mouse">:computer-mouse:</i> Click <strong>Remove</strong>, then confirm the prompt that appears to delete the object that you are editing.</p><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="danger" class="hint hint-danger"><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Deleted objects cannot be recovered.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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