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# 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[​](#creating-a-palo-alto-cloud-ngfw-connection "Direct link to Creating a Palo Alto Cloud NGFW connection")

## Using Assume Role + Key[​](#using-assume-role--key "Direct link to 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[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

Please follow [Palo Alto's documentation](https://pan.dev/cloudngfw/aws/api/) to set up and obtain the credentials for your deployment.

### 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 **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.