Cigent Deployment Checklist

Created by David Wolf, Modified on Tue, 28 Jun, 2022 at 1:37 PM by David Wolf

Below is a suggest ordered set of steps to setup and deploy Cigent.


  1. Review and update your ( admin ) profile.
  2. Optional - Enable console 2FA
  3. Optional - Enable email notifications
  4. Required when using file encryption:
    1. Add Encryption keys to your (admin) account
    2. Create Users  ( with keys recommended )
    3. Review and update global Settings
  5. Review and update Default Policy
    1. Review Policy Settings
    2. Add necessary Safe Apps
  6. Optional - Configure Cisco Duo integration
  7. Optional - Configure Azure AD Integration
  8. Optional - Configure third party integrations ( ie Sophos, Cisco SES, etc )
  9. Deploy/distribute Cigent software using options on Manage Licenses page

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