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# Perception Point

> Perception Point is a cybersecurity company recognized for its advanced threat prevention solutions, including SaaS email and URL scans. Perception Point's email scanning solution employs machine learning and behavioral analysis to effectively identify and intercept phishing attempts, malware, and ransomware before they reach recipients' inboxes. Similarly, their URL scanning solution evaluates web links, swiftly identifying and blocking potentially malicious websites hosting malware or phishing pages. Perception Point's SaaS email and URL scans offer organizations reliable protection against cyber threats, featuring commendable detection rates and a minimal false positive rate, thereby bolstering their overall security measures.

## Creating a Perception Point connection[​](#creating-a-perception-point-connection "Direct link to Creating a Perception Point connection")

## Using API Key[​](#using-api-key "Direct link to Using API Key")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Key

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

1. Go to *Perception-Point Xray portal*.

2. Click on **Account** > **Profile**.

3. Copy the *API Key* under the **Security** section.

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### 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 **Perception Point** 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

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

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