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Palo Alto Cloud NGFW Palo Alto Cloud NGFW

Palo Alto Networks NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall) is a security device that goes beyond traditional firewalls by inspecting traffic deeper, analyzing applications and content, and offering features like threat prevention and malware analysis.

Creating a Palo Alto Cloud NGFW connection​

Using Assume Role + Key​

To create the connection you need:

  • An AWS Access Key ID
  • An AWS Secret Access Key
  • A Role ARN
  • A Region

Obtaining the credentials​

Please follow Palo Alto's documentation to set up and obtain the credentials for your deployment.

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 Palo Alto Cloud NGFW 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 Assume Role + Key as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The AWS Access Key ID
    • The AWS Secret Access Key
    • The Role ARN
    • The Region
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.