Intrudex Client Installation Guide¶

The Intrudex Client is a sophisticated, lightweight, high-performance C++ security service specifically engineered for continuous enterprise security monitoring across Windows endpoint infrastructures.

Client Architecture Overview¶

Enterprise Client Capabilities

The Intrudex Client provides real-time log analysis capabilities, implements Sigma rule-based threat detection methodologies, and ensures seamless integration with centralized management infrastructure while maintaining minimal system resource utilization.

Enterprise Client Capabilities Matrix¶

graph TB
    subgraph "Log Collection"
        A1[Windows Event Log Integration]
        A2[Sysmon Advanced Integration]
        A3[Custom Log Source Support] 
        A4[Real-time Log Streaming]
    end

    subgraph "Threat Detection"
        B1[Sigma Rules Engine]
        B2[Real-time Behavioral Analysis]
        B3[Advanced Pattern Matching]
        B4[Threat Intelligence Integration]
    end

    subgraph "Secure Communication"
        C1[Enterprise REST API Client]
        C2[TLS 1.3 Encryption]
        C3[Automatic Failover Logic]
        C4[Certificate Validation]
    end

    subgraph "Enterprise Management"
        D1[Windows Service Integration]
        D2[Centralized Configuration Management]
        D3[Comprehensive Health Monitoring]
        D4[Remote Administration Support]
    end

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System Requirements¶

Minimum Technical Specifications¶

Operating System: Windows 10 (Build 1809 or later) / Windows Server 2016 or subsequent versions
Memory Allocation: 100 MB RAM (typical operational usage)
Storage Requirements: 50 MB available disk space
Network Connectivity: Secure HTTPS connectivity to Intrudex Server infrastructure
Administrative Privileges: Elevated rights required for installation and service management operations

Enterprise Platform Support Matrix¶

Windows 10/11 ProfessionalWindows Server Infrastructure

Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions fully supported
Home edition supported with feature limitations

Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 fully certified
Windows Server Core deployments officially supported

Platform Compatibility Notice

The Intrudex Client is exclusively architected for Windows platform environments. Unix-based systems (Linux, macOS) are not supported for client deployment.

Installation Methods¶

Choose the deployment methodology that optimally aligns with your organizational security requirements:

graph LR
    A[Enterprise Deployment Options] --> B[Automated Enterprise Installer]
    A --> C[Manual Custom Deployment]
    A --> D[Source Code Compilation]

    B --> B1[Single-Click Enterprise Install]
    B --> B2[Silent Enterprise Deployment]
    B --> B3[Group Policy Mass Deployment]

    C --> C1[Portable Enterprise Installation]
    C --> C2[Custom Directory Configuration]
    C --> C3[Manual Service Integration]

    D --> D1[Custom Enterprise Compilation]
    D --> D2[Development Environment Setup]
    D --> D3[Advanced Security Configurations]

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Method Comparison¶

Feature	Automated Installer	Portable Deployment	Source Compilation
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
Customization	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Enterprise Ready	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
Security Audit	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mass Deployment	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐

Installation Methods¶

Automated Installer

Recommended for Production Environments

Streamlined deployment with comprehensive system integration
- Windows Service registration
- Security policy configuration
- Silent installation support
- Group Policy deployment
Install with Automated Installer →
Portable Deployment

Advanced Configuration Management

Ideal for custom installation paths and advanced configuration
- Custom directory installation
- Manual configuration control
- Portable executable
- Service registration options
Deploy Portable Version →
Source Compilation

Advanced Enterprise Users

For organizations requiring source code auditing and custom modifications
- Complete source code access
- Custom build configurations
- Development environment
- Advanced security options
Build from Source →

Command Line Interface¶

The Intrudex Client provides an extensive command-line interface for enterprise deployment and management:

CLI

Core Operations¶

Parameter	Short Form	Description	Usage Example
`--help`	`-h`	Display comprehensive help information	`intrudex-client.exe -h`
`--version`		Show version and build information	`intrudex-client.exe --version`
`--verbose`	`-v`	Enable detailed logging output	`intrudex-client.exe -v`
`--config <path>`		Specify custom configuration file location	`intrudex-client.exe --config "C:\config\custom.json"`
`--background`		Execute as background service (default)	`intrudex-client.exe --background`
`--foreground`		Run in foreground for debugging	`intrudex-client.exe --foreground`
`--status`		Display current operational status	`intrudex-client.exe --status`
`--check-health`		Perform comprehensive system health check	`intrudex-client.exe --check-health`

Sysmon Integration¶

Parameter	Description	Usage Example
`--reinstall-sysmon`	Reinstall Sysmon with default configuration	`intrudex-client.exe --reinstall-sysmon`
`--custom-sysmon <path>`	Deploy Sysmon with custom configuration	`intrudex-client.exe --custom-sysmon "C:\configs\sysmon.xml"`
`--sysmon-config`	Show active Sysmon configuration	`intrudex-client.exe --sysmon-config`
`--sysmon-uninstall`	Remove Sysmon installation	`intrudex-client.exe --sysmon-uninstall`

Collector Management¶

Parameter	Description	Usage Example
`--disable-collector <name>`	Disable specific log collector	`intrudex-client.exe --disable-collector sysmon`

Available collectors: sysmon, security, system, application