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# AlienVault USM

> AlienVault USM consolidates threat detection, incident response, and compliance management into a single platform, simplifying security operations of an organization.

## Creating an AlienVault USM connection[​](#creating-an-alienvault-usm-connection "Direct link to Creating an AlienVault USM connection")

## Using Client Registration[​](#using-client-registration "Direct link to Using Client Registration")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Client ID
* A Client Secret
* A Version

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

1. Click on the profile icon in the top right corner.
2. Click on **Profile Settings** > **API Clients**.
3. Click on **New Client**.

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to Creating your connection")

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the **AlienVault USM** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select **Client Registration** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The Client ID
   * The Client Secret
   * The Version

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.