> ## Documentation Index
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# Cisco Talos

> Cisco Talos, a division of Cisco Systems, is a premier threat intelligence and research organization. Leveraging advanced technologies and a global network of experts, Talos delivers insights to empower organizations in proactively defending against evolving cyber threats.

## Creating a Cisco Talos connection[​](#creating-a-cisco-talos-connection "Direct link to Creating a Cisco Talos connection")

## Using App Registration[​](#using-app-registration "Direct link to Using App Registration")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Client ID
* A Client Password

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

Follow the [Cisco Talos documentation](https://ciscosecurity-sx-00-integration-workflows.readthedocs-hosted.com/en/latest/threatresponse/api_intro/api_client.html) on how to generate an API token.

### 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 **Cisco Talos** 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 **App Registration** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The Client ID
   * The Client Password

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

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