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Cortex Xpanse by Palo Alto Networks helps organizations discover and manage all their internet-facing devices, reducing their attack surface for better security.

Creating a Cortex Xpanse connection​

Using API Key​

To create the connection you need:

  • An API Address
  • An API Key
  • An API Key ID

Obtaining the credentials​

  1. Navigate to Settings > Configurations.
  2. Select Integration > Api Keys.
  3. Click on New API Key.

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 Cortex Xpanse 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 API Key as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The API Address
    • The API Key
    • The API Key ID
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.